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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698, 963.24 and 387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698, 963.24 and 387.50 is: 534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698 : 963.24 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698/963.24 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698x = 963.24 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698x = 373,255.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,255.50/698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.75

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