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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.14, 966.24 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.14, 966.24 and 389.64 is: 537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.14 : 966.24 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.14/966.24 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.14x = 966.24 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.14x = 376,485.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,485.75/700.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.73

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