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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.75, 965.66 and 389.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.75, 965.66 and 389.31 is: 537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.75 : 965.66 = 389.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.75/965.66 = 389.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.75x = 965.66 × 389.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.75x = 375,941.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,941.09/699.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.25

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