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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.22, 963.55 and 383.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.22, 963.55 and 383.51 is: 529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.22 : 963.55 = 383.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.22/963.55 = 383.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.22x = 963.55 × 383.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.22x = 369,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,531.06/698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.25

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