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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.10, 966.12 and 385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.10, 966.12 and 385.36 is: 531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.10 : 966.12 = 385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.10/966.12 = 385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.10x = 966.12 × 385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.10x = 372,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,304.49/700.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.79

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