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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.99, 965.96 and 385.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.99, 965.96 and 385.25 is: 531.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.99 : 965.96 = 385.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.99/965.96 = 385.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.99x = 965.96 × 385.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.99x = 372,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,129.33/699.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.62

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