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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.14, 963.37 and 383.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.14, 963.37 and 383.39 is: 529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.14 : 963.37 = 383.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.14/963.37 = 383.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.14x = 963.37 × 383.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.14x = 369,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,346.42/698.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.04

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