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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.49, 963.91 and 383.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.49, 963.91 and 383.76 is: 529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.49 : 963.91 = 383.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.49/963.91 = 383.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.49x = 963.91 × 383.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.49x = 369,910.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,910.10/698.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.59

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