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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.68, 962.78 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.68, 962.78 and 382.95 is: 528.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.68 : 962.78 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.68/962.78 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.68x = 962.78 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.68x = 368,697.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,697.56/697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.46

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