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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.69, 962.82 and 387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.69, 962.82 and 387.19 is: 534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.69 : 962.82 = 387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.69/962.82 = 387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.69x = 962.82 × 387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.69x = 372,794.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,794.28/697.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.33

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