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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.27, 964.95 and 384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.27, 964.95 and 384.51 is: 530.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.27 : 964.95 = 384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.27/964.95 = 384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.27x = 964.95 × 384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.27x = 371,032.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,032.92/699.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.60

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