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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.22, 966.24 and 385.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.22, 966.24 and 385.42 is: 531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.22 : 966.24 = 385.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.22/966.24 = 385.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.22x = 966.24 × 385.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.22x = 372,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,408.22/700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.84

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