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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.47, 965.27 and 384.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.47, 965.27 and 384.72 is: 530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.47 : 965.27 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.47/965.27 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.47x = 965.27 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.47x = 371,363.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,363.26/699.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.92

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