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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.81, 967.12 and 386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.81, 967.12 and 386.10 is: 532.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.81 : 967.12 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.81/967.12 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.81x = 967.12 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.81x = 373,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,404.07/700.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.82

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