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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.17, 966.21 and 385.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.17, 966.21 and 385.42 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.17 : 966.21 = 385.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.17/966.21 = 385.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.17x = 966.21 × 385.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.17x = 372,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,397.62/700.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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