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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.26, 966.34 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.26, 966.34 and 389.76 is: 537.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.26 : 966.34 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.26/966.34 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.26x = 966.34 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.26x = 376,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,640.68/700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.86

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