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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.54, 966.76 and 385.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.54, 966.76 and 385.82 is: 532.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.54 : 966.76 = 385.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.54/966.76 = 385.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.54x = 966.76 × 385.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.54x = 372,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,995.34/700.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.44

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