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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.16, 963.49 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.16, 963.49 and 383.41 is: 529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.16 : 963.49 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.16/963.49 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.16x = 963.49 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.16x = 369,411.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,411.70/698.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.12

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