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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.97, 965.97 and 389.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.97, 965.97 and 389.47 is: 537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.97 : 965.97 = 389.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.97/965.97 = 389.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.97x = 965.97 × 389.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.97x = 376,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,214.39/699.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.47

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