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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.30, 964.80 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.30, 964.80 and 388.80 is: 536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.30 : 964.80 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.30/964.80 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.30x = 964.80 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.30x = 375,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,114.24/699.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.41

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