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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.58, 962.62 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.58, 962.62 and 382.83 is: 528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.58 : 962.62 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.58/962.62 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.58x = 962.62 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.58x = 368,519.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,519.81/697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.28

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