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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.08, 963.32 and 383.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.08, 963.32 and 383.33 is: 528.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.08 : 963.32 = 383.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.08/963.32 = 383.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.08x = 963.32 × 383.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.08x = 369,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,269.46/698.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.98

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