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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.75, 965.61 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.75, 965.61 and 385.02 is: 531.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.75 : 965.61 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.75/965.61 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.75x = 965.61 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.75x = 371,779.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,779.16/699.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.30

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