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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.21, 966.26 and 385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.21, 966.26 and 385.48 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.21 : 966.26 = 385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.21/966.26 = 385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.21x = 966.26 × 385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.21x = 372,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,472.45/700.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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