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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.27, 963.60 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.27, 963.60 and 383.54 is: 529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.27 : 963.60 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.27/963.60 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.27x = 963.60 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.27x = 369,577.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,577.23/698.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.28

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