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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.43, 963.82 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.43, 963.82 and 383.70 is: 529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.43 : 963.82 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.43/963.82 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.43x = 963.82 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.43x = 369,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,817.73/698.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.50

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