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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.52, 966.68 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.52, 966.68 and 390 is: 538.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.52 : 966.68 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.52/966.68 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.52x = 966.68 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.52x = 377,005.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,005.20/700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.18

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