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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.09, 966.12 and 385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.09, 966.12 and 385.34 is: 531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.09 : 966.12 = 385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.09/966.12 = 385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.09x = 966.12 × 385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.09x = 372,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,278.41/700.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.76

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