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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.10, 965.97 and 401.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.10, 965.97 and 401.27 is: 553.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.10 : 965.97 = 401.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.10/965.97 = 401.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.10x = 965.97 × 401.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.10x = 387,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,614.78/700.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.66

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