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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.95, 963.17 and 387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.95, 963.17 and 387.45 is: 534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.95 : 963.17 = 387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.95/963.17 = 387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.95x = 963.17 × 387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.95x = 373,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,180.22/697.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.68

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