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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.61, 966.83 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.61, 966.83 and 385.86 is: 532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.61 : 966.83 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.61/966.83 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.61x = 966.83 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.61x = 373,061.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,061.99/700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.49

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