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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.62, 965.42 and 384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.62, 965.42 and 384.88 is: 531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.62 : 965.42 = 384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.62/965.42 = 384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.62x = 965.42 × 384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.62x = 371,569.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,569.40/699.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.10

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