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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.96, 964.56 and 388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.96, 964.56 and 388.46 is: 536.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.96 : 964.56 = 388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.96/964.56 = 388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.96x = 964.56 × 388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.96x = 374,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,692.98/698.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.07

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