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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.76, 964.27 and 384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.76, 964.27 and 384.01 is: 529.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.76 : 964.27 = 384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.76/964.27 = 384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.76x = 964.27 × 384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.76x = 370,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,289.32/698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.92

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