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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.28, 963.57 and 387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.28, 963.57 and 387.78 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.28 : 963.57 = 387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.28/963.57 = 387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.28x = 963.57 × 387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.28x = 373,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,653.17/698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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