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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.62, 962.67 and 382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.62, 962.67 and 382.82 is: 528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.62 : 962.67 = 382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.62/962.67 = 382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.62x = 962.67 × 382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.62x = 368,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,529.82/697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.27

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