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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.33, 963.68 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.33, 963.68 and 383.60 is: 529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.33 : 963.68 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.33/963.68 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.33x = 963.68 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.33x = 369,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,670.30/698.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.37

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