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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 964.52 and 384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 964.52 and 384.22 is: 530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 964.52 = 384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/964.52 = 384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 964.52 × 384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 370,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,587.87/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.21

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