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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.02, 966.05 and 401.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.02, 966.05 and 401.31 is: 553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.02 : 966.05 = 401.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.02/966.05 = 401.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.02x = 966.05 × 401.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.02x = 387,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,685.02/700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.82

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