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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.38, 966.57 and 389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.38, 966.57 and 389.86 is: 538.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.38 : 966.57 = 389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.38/966.57 = 389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.38x = 966.57 × 389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.38x = 376,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,826.98/700.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.03

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