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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.29, 963.60 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.29, 963.60 and 383.54 is: 529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.29 : 963.60 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.29/963.60 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.29x = 963.60 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.29x = 369,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,572.89/698.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.26

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