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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 962.88 and 387.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 962.88 and 387.24 is: 534.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 962.88 = 387.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/962.88 = 387.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 962.88 × 387.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 372,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,865.65/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.39

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