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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.16, 1,044.53 and 388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.16, 1,044.53 and 388.23 is: 582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.16 : 1,044.53 = 388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.16/1,044.53 = 388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.16x = 1,044.53 × 388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.16x = 405,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,513.48/696.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.50

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