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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.72, 965.44 and 389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.72, 965.44 and 389.20 is: 537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.72 : 965.44 = 389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.72/965.44 = 389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.72x = 965.44 × 389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.72x = 375,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,749.25/699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.00

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