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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.04, 966.02 and 389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.04, 966.02 and 389.56 is: 537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.04 : 966.02 = 389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.04/966.02 = 389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.04x = 966.02 × 389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.04x = 376,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,322.75/700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.57

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