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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.16, 1,046.10 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.16, 1,046.10 and 388.64 is: 583.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.16 : 1,046.10 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.16/1,046.10 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.16x = 1,046.10 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.16x = 406,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,556.30/697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.16

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