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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.80, 967.04 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.80, 967.04 and 390.24 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.80 : 967.04 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.80/967.04 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.80x = 967.04 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.80x = 377,377.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,377.69/700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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