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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.63, 964.17 and 388.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.63, 964.17 and 388.19 is: 535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.63 : 964.17 = 388.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.63/964.17 = 388.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.63x = 964.17 × 388.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.63x = 374,276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,276.33/698.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.73

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