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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.62, 696.57 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.62, 696.57 and 388.52 is: 536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.62 : 696.57 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.62/696.57 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.62x = 696.57 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.62x = 270,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,631.38/504.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.31

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