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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.63, 966.89 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.63, 966.89 and 390.13 is: 538.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.63 : 966.89 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.63/966.89 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.63x = 966.89 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.63x = 377,208.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,208.94/700.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.39

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