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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.34, 966.36 and 401.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.34, 966.36 and 401.54 is: 554.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.34 : 966.36 = 401.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.34/966.36 = 401.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.34x = 966.36 × 401.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.34x = 388,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,032.19/700.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.06

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