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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.38, 696.34 and 388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.38, 696.34 and 388.74 is: 535.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.38 : 696.34 = 388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.38/696.34 = 388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.38x = 696.34 × 388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.38x = 270,695.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,695.21/505.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.63

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