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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.74, 964.30 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.74, 964.30 and 388.24 is: 535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.74 : 964.30 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.74/964.30 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.74x = 964.30 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.74x = 374,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,375.01/698.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.79

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