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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.36, 966.48 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.36, 966.48 and 385.62 is: 532.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.36 : 966.48 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.36/966.48 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.36x = 966.48 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.36x = 372,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,693.05/700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.14

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