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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.97, 698.57 and 388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.97, 698.57 and 388.95 is: 535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.97 : 698.57 = 388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.97/698.57 = 388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.97x = 698.57 × 388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.97x = 271,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,707.88/506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.94

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