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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.40, 966.53 and 385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.40, 966.53 and 385.65 is: 532.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.40 : 966.53 = 385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.40/966.53 = 385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.40x = 966.53 × 385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.40x = 372,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,740.37/700.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.19

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