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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.64, 962.70 and 387.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.64, 962.70 and 387.16 is: 534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.64 : 962.70 = 387.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.64/962.70 = 387.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.64x = 962.70 × 387.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.64x = 372,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,718.93/697.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.26

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