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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.27, 963.63 and 383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.27, 963.63 and 383.56 is: 529.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.27 : 963.63 = 383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.27/963.63 = 383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.27x = 963.63 × 383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.27x = 369,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,607.51/698.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.32

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