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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.03, 966.05 and 405.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.03, 966.05 and 405.37 is: 559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.03 : 966.05 = 405.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.03/966.05 = 405.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.03x = 966.05 × 405.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.03x = 391,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,605.66/700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.41

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