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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.16, 963.45 and 387.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.16, 963.45 and 387.66 is: 534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.16 : 963.45 = 387.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.16/963.45 = 387.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.16x = 963.45 × 387.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.16x = 373,491.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,491.03/698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.96

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