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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.57, 965.40 and 384.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.57, 965.40 and 384.85 is: 531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.57 : 965.40 = 384.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.57/965.40 = 384.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.57x = 965.40 × 384.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.57x = 371,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,537.20/699.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.10

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