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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.19, 963.51 and 387.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.19, 963.51 and 387.69 is: 535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.19 : 963.51 = 387.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.19/963.51 = 387.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.19x = 963.51 × 387.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.19x = 373,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,541.25/698.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.01

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