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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.75, 967.08 and 390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.75, 967.08 and 390.25 is: 538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.75 : 967.08 = 390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.75/967.08 = 390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.75x = 967.08 × 390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.75x = 377,402.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,402.97/700.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.57

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