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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.98, 966 and 385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.98, 966 and 385.26 is: 531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.98 : 966 = 385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.98/966 = 385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.98x = 966 × 385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.98x = 372,161.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,161.16/699.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.67

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