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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.29, 966.35 and 385.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.29, 966.35 and 385.53 is: 532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.29 : 966.35 = 385.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.29/966.35 = 385.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.29x = 966.35 × 385.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.29x = 372,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,554.99/700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.00

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