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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.66, 965.52 and 384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.66, 965.52 and 384.94 is: 531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.66 : 965.52 = 384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.66/965.52 = 384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.66x = 965.52 × 384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.66x = 371,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,665.34/699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.21

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