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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.80, 964.38 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.80, 964.38 and 388.32 is: 535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.80 : 964.38 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.80/964.38 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.80x = 964.38 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.80x = 374,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,488.04/698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.90

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