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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.77, 962.89 and 387.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.77, 962.89 and 387.25 is: 534.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.77 : 962.89 = 387.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.77/962.89 = 387.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.77x = 962.89 × 387.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.77x = 372,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,877.22/697.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.38

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