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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.24, 963.61 and 387.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.24, 963.61 and 387.74 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.24 : 963.61 = 387.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.24/963.61 = 387.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.24x = 963.61 × 387.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.24x = 373,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,624.35/698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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