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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.87, 965.84 and 385.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.87, 965.84 and 385.15 is: 531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.87 : 965.84 = 385.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.87/965.84 = 385.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.87x = 965.84 × 385.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.87x = 371,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,993.28/699.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.52

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