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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.68, 966.96 and 385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.68, 966.96 and 385.96 is: 532.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.68 : 966.96 = 385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.68/966.96 = 385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.68x = 966.96 × 385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.68x = 373,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,203.05/700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.63

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