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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.13, 963.43 and 383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.13, 963.43 and 383.40 is: 529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.13 : 963.43 = 383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.13/963.43 = 383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.13x = 963.43 × 383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.13x = 369,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,378.10/698.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.10

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