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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.11, 966.06 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.11, 966.06 and 401.40 is: 553.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.11 : 966.06 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.11/966.06 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.11x = 966.06 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.11x = 387,776.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,776.48/700.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.88

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