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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.03, 966.04 and 389.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.03, 966.04 and 389.53 is: 537.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.03 : 966.04 = 389.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.03/966.04 = 389.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.03x = 966.04 × 389.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.03x = 376,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,303.99/700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.55

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