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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.34, 966.50 and 385.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.34, 966.50 and 385.61 is: 532.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.34 : 966.50 = 385.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.34/966.50 = 385.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.34x = 966.50 × 385.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.34x = 372,692.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,692.55/700.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.16

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