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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.80, 967.14 and 390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.80, 967.14 and 390.32 is: 538.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.80 : 967.14 = 390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.80/967.14 = 390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.80x = 967.14 × 390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.80x = 377,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,494.08/700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.66

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