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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.17, 963.48 and 387.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.17, 963.48 and 387.67 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.17 : 963.48 = 387.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.17/963.48 = 387.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.17x = 963.48 × 387.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.17x = 373,512.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,512.29/698.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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