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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.46, 698.75 and 388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.46, 698.75 and 388.46 is: 535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.46 : 698.75 = 388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.46/698.75 = 388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.46x = 698.75 × 388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.46x = 271,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,430.99/506.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.94

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