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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.10, 963.21 and 399.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.10, 963.21 and 399.27 is: 550.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.10 : 963.21 = 399.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.10/963.21 = 399.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.10x = 963.21 × 399.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.10x = 384,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,580.86/698.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.90

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