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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.59, 962.66 and 382.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.59, 962.66 and 382.85 is: 528.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.59 : 962.66 = 382.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.59/962.66 = 382.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.59x = 962.66 × 382.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.59x = 368,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,550.06/697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.32

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