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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.02, 965.99 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.02, 965.99 and 385.22 is: 531.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.02 : 965.99 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.02/965.99 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.02x = 965.99 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.02x = 372,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,119.16/700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.58

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