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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.72, 964.23 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.72, 964.23 and 383.99 is: 529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.72 : 964.23 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.72/964.23 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.72x = 964.23 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.72x = 370,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,249.86/698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.90

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