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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.02, 1,044.63 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.02, 1,044.63 and 388.17 is: 582.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.02 : 1,044.63 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.02/1,044.63 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.02x = 1,044.63 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.02x = 405,494.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,494.03/696.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.59

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