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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.15, 963.39 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.15, 963.39 and 383.41 is: 529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.15 : 963.39 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.15/963.39 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.15x = 963.39 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.15x = 369,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,378.71/698.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.08

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