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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.38, 965.17 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.38, 965.17 and 384.68 is: 530.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.38 : 965.17 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.38/965.17 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.38x = 965.17 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.38x = 371,285.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,285.57/699.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.87

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