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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.07, 966.11 and 385.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.07, 966.11 and 385.33 is: 531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.07 : 966.11 = 385.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.07/966.11 = 385.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.07x = 966.11 × 385.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.07x = 372,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,271.17/700.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.76

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