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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.77, 967.07 and 390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.77, 967.07 and 390.27 is: 538.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.77 : 967.07 = 390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.77/967.07 = 390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.77x = 967.07 × 390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.77x = 377,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,419.38/700.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.58

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