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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.25, 966.36 and 385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.25, 966.36 and 385.53 is: 532.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.25 : 966.36 = 385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.25/966.36 = 385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.25x = 966.36 × 385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.25x = 372,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,554.98/700.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.04

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