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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.02, 964.56 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.02, 964.56 and 388.52 is: 536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.02 : 964.56 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.02/964.56 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.02x = 964.56 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.02x = 374,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,750.85/699.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.11

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