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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.80, 1,044.36 and 388.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.80, 1,044.36 and 388.33 is: 582.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.80 : 1,044.36 = 388.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.80/1,044.36 = 388.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.80x = 1,044.36 × 388.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.80x = 405,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,553.71/696.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.02

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