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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.48, 965.28 and 384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.48, 965.28 and 384.78 is: 530.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.48 : 965.28 = 384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.48/965.28 = 384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.48x = 965.28 × 384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.48x = 371,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,418.50/699.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.99

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