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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.03, 963.29 and 387.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.03, 963.29 and 387.53 is: 534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.03 : 963.29 = 387.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.03/963.29 = 387.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.03x = 963.29 × 387.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.03x = 373,303.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,303.77/698.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.80

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