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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.67, 962.73 and 382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.67, 962.73 and 382.87 is: 528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.67 : 962.73 = 382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.67/962.73 = 382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.67x = 962.73 × 382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.67x = 368,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,600.44/697.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.33

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