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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.66, 966.92 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.66, 966.92 and 385.92 is: 532.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.66 : 966.92 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.66/966.92 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.66x = 966.92 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.66x = 373,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,156.39/700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.58

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