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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 962.90 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 962.90 and 383.02 is: 528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 962.90 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/962.90 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 962.90 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 368,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,809.96/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.58

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