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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.09, 966.14 and 385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.09, 966.14 and 385.36 is: 531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.09 : 966.14 = 385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.09/966.14 = 385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.09x = 966.14 × 385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.09x = 372,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,307.37/700.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.80

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