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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.75, 967.10 and 390.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.75, 967.10 and 390.31 is: 538.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.75 : 967.10 = 390.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.75/967.10 = 390.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.75x = 967.10 × 390.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.75x = 377,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,466.85/700.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.66

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