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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.16, 966.25 and 385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.16, 966.25 and 385.45 is: 531.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.16 : 966.25 = 385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.16/966.25 = 385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.16x = 966.25 × 385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.16x = 372,439.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,439.13/700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.94

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