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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.60, 962.38 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.60, 962.38 and 402.72 is: 555.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.60 : 962.38 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.60/962.38 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.60x = 962.38 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.60x = 387,569.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,569.67/697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.58

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