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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.58, 962.38 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.58, 962.38 and 398.84 is: 550.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.58 : 962.38 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.58/962.38 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.58x = 962.38 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.58x = 383,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,829.83/697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.23

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