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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.33, 966.52 and 385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.33, 966.52 and 385.66 is: 532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.33 : 966.52 = 385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.33/966.52 = 385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.33x = 966.52 × 385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.33x = 372,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,741.34/700.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.24

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