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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.25, 966.33 and 385.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.25, 966.33 and 385.51 is: 532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.25 : 966.33 = 385.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.25/966.33 = 385.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.25x = 966.33 × 385.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.25x = 372,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,533.35/700.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.00

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