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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.74, 966.98 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.74, 966.98 and 386.01 is: 532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.74 : 966.98 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.74/966.98 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.74x = 966.98 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.74x = 373,262.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,262.02/700.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.67

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