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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.15, 964.83 and 388.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.15, 964.83 and 388.65 is: 536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.15 : 964.83 = 388.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.15/964.83 = 388.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.15x = 964.83 × 388.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.15x = 374,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,981.18/699.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.34

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