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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.66, 965.54 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.66, 965.54 and 389.16 is: 537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.66 : 965.54 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.66/965.54 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.66x = 965.54 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.66x = 375,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,749.55/699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.05

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