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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700, 966.02 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700, 966.02 and 389.52 is: 537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700 : 966.02 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700/966.02 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700x = 966.02 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700x = 376,284.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,284.11/700
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.55

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