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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.09, 966.18 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.09, 966.18 and 405.36 is: 559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.09 : 966.18 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.09/966.18 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.09x = 966.18 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.09x = 391,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,653.14/700.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.43

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