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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.63, 962.72 and 387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.63, 962.72 and 387.13 is: 534.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.63 : 962.72 = 387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.63/962.72 = 387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.63x = 962.72 × 387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.63x = 372,697.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,697.79/697.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.23

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