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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.32, 965.04 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.32, 965.04 and 388.80 is: 536.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.32 : 965.04 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.32/965.04 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.32x = 965.04 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.32x = 375,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,207.55/699.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.53

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