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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.20, 965.26 and 404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.20, 965.26 and 404.42 is: 558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.20 : 965.26 = 404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.20/965.26 = 404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.20x = 965.26 × 404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.20x = 390,370.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,370.45/699.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.31

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