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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 962.88 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 962.88 and 383.04 is: 528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 962.88 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/962.88 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 962.88 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 368,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,821.56/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.59

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