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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.24, 966.36 and 405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.24, 966.36 and 405.52 is: 559.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.24 : 966.36 = 405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.24/966.36 = 405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.24x = 966.36 × 405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.24x = 391,878.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,878.31/700.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.63

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