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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.96, 965.94 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.96, 965.94 and 385.22 is: 531.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.96 : 965.94 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.96/965.94 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.96x = 965.94 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.96x = 372,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,094.58/699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.59

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