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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.18, 966.20 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.18, 966.20 and 385.44 is: 531.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.18 : 966.20 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.18/966.20 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.18x = 966.20 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.18x = 372,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,411.16/700.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.88

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