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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.25, 966.32 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.25, 966.32 and 385.50 is: 531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.25 : 966.32 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.25/966.32 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.25x = 966.32 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.25x = 372,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,514.43/700.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.98

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