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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.01, 965.96 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.01, 965.96 and 385.28 is: 531.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.01 : 965.96 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.01/965.96 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.01x = 965.96 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.01x = 372,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,158.31/700.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.65

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