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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.86, 963.05 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.86, 963.05 and 383.15 is: 528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.86 : 963.05 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.86/963.05 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.86x = 963.05 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.86x = 368,992.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,992.61/697.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.75

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