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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.02, 963.25 and 387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.02, 963.25 and 387.50 is: 534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.02 : 963.25 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.02/963.25 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.02x = 963.25 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.02x = 373,259.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,259.38/698.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.74

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