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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.28, 966.38 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.28, 966.38 and 385.56 is: 532.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.28 : 966.38 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.28/966.38 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.28x = 966.38 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.28x = 372,595.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,595.55/700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.07

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