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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.67, 964.22 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.67, 964.22 and 388.17 is: 535.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.67 : 964.22 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.67/964.22 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.67x = 964.22 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.67x = 374,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,281.28/698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.71

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