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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.84, 964.40 and 388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.84, 964.40 and 388.34 is: 535.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.84 : 964.40 = 388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.84/964.40 = 388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.84x = 964.40 × 388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.84x = 374,508.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,508.33/698.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.90

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