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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.88, 964.36 and 388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.88, 964.36 and 388.40 is: 535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.88 : 964.36 = 388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.88/964.36 = 388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.88x = 964.36 × 388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.88x = 374,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,557.42/698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.94

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