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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.72, 962.88 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.72, 962.88 and 387.28 is: 534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.72 : 962.88 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.72/962.88 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.72x = 962.88 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.72x = 372,904.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,904.17/697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.46

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