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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.97, 963.17 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.97, 963.17 and 383.22 is: 528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.97 : 963.17 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.97/963.17 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.97x = 963.17 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.97x = 369,109.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,109.37/697.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.83

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