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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.13, 966.17 and 389.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.13, 966.17 and 389.63 is: 537.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.13 : 966.17 = 389.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.13/966.17 = 389.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.13x = 966.17 × 389.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.13x = 376,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,448.82/700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.68

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