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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.57, 962.64 and 387.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.57, 962.64 and 387.07 is: 534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.57 : 962.64 = 387.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.57/962.64 = 387.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.57x = 962.64 × 387.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.57x = 372,604.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,604.25/697.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.15

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