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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.43, 965.23 and 384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.43, 965.23 and 384.70 is: 530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.43 : 965.23 = 384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.43/965.23 = 384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.43x = 965.23 × 384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.43x = 371,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,328.20/699.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.90

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