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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.84, 967.15 and 386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.84, 967.15 and 386.09 is: 532.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.84 : 967.15 = 386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.84/967.15 = 386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.84x = 967.15 × 386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.84x = 373,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,401.14/700.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.79

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