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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.98, 963.17 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.98, 963.17 and 383.18 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.98 : 963.17 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.98/963.17 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.98x = 963.17 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.98x = 369,060.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,060.75/697.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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