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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.84, 967.11 and 390.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.84, 967.11 and 390.34 is: 538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.84 : 967.11 = 390.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.84/967.11 = 390.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.84x = 967.11 × 390.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.84x = 377,496.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,496.88/700.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.64

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