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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.78, 967.10 and 386.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.78, 967.10 and 386.05 is: 532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.78 : 967.10 = 386.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.78/967.10 = 386.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.78x = 967.10 × 386.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.78x = 373,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,348.23/700.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.76

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