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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.49, 966.66 and 385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.49, 966.66 and 385.76 is: 532.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.49 : 966.66 = 385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.49/966.66 = 385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.49x = 966.66 × 385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.49x = 372,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,901.18/700.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.34

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