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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.53, 963.97 and 383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.53, 963.97 and 383.78 is: 529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.53 : 963.97 = 383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.53/963.97 = 383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.53x = 963.97 × 383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.53x = 369,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,953.86/698.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.62

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