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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 697.92 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 697.92 and 388.80 is: 536.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 697.92 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/697.92 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 697.92 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 271,351.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,351.30/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.86

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