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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.08, 1,044.06 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.08, 1,044.06 and 388.60 is: 582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.08 : 1,044.06 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.08/1,044.06 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.08x = 1,044.06 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.08x = 405,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,721.72/697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.03

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