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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.53, 965.34 and 384.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.53, 965.34 and 384.77 is: 530.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.53 : 965.34 = 384.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.53/965.34 = 384.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.53x = 965.34 × 384.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.53x = 371,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,436.29/699.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.98

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