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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.09, 966.07 and 389.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.09, 966.07 and 389.59 is: 537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.09 : 966.07 = 389.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.09/966.07 = 389.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.09x = 966.07 × 389.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.09x = 376,371.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,371.21/700.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.60

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