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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.94, 965.93 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.94, 965.93 and 385.16 is: 531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.94 : 965.93 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.94/965.93 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.94x = 965.93 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.94x = 372,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,030.84/699.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.52

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