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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.08, 966.08 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.08, 966.08 and 385.32 is: 531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.08 : 966.08 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.08/966.08 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.08x = 966.08 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.08x = 372,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,249.95/700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.72

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