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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.01, 963.23 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.01, 963.23 and 383.27 is: 528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.01 : 963.23 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.01/963.23 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.01x = 963.23 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.01x = 369,172.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,172.35/698.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.90

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