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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.38, 966.54 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.38, 966.54 and 389.88 is: 538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.38 : 966.54 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.38/966.54 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.38x = 966.54 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.38x = 376,834.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,834.62/700.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.04

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