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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.70, 966.98 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.70, 966.98 and 390.20 is: 538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.70 : 966.98 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.70/966.98 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.70x = 966.98 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.70x = 377,318.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,318.01/700.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.49

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