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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.84, 698.40 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.84, 698.40 and 388.80 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.84 : 698.40 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.84/698.40 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.84x = 698.40 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.84x = 271,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,537.92/506.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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