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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.68, 962.82 and 387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.68, 962.82 and 387.18 is: 534.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.68 : 962.82 = 387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.68/962.82 = 387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.68x = 962.82 × 387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.68x = 372,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,784.65/697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.32

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