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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.25, 963.60 and 387.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.25, 963.60 and 387.75 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.25 : 963.60 = 387.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.25/963.60 = 387.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.25x = 963.60 × 387.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.25x = 373,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,635.90/698.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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