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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.54, 963.99 and 388.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.54, 963.99 and 388.06 is: 535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.54 : 963.99 = 388.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.54/963.99 = 388.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.54x = 963.99 × 388.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.54x = 374,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,085.96/698.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.53

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