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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.26, 963.60 and 387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.26, 963.60 and 387.76 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.26 : 963.60 = 387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.26/963.60 = 387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.26x = 963.60 × 387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.26x = 373,645.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,645.54/698.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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