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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.95, 965.93 and 389.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.95, 965.93 and 389.45 is: 537.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.95 : 965.93 = 389.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.95/965.93 = 389.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.95x = 965.93 × 389.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.95x = 376,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,174.66/699.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.43

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