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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.84, 967.19 and 386.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.84, 967.19 and 386.11 is: 532.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.84 : 967.19 = 386.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.84/967.19 = 386.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.84x = 967.19 × 386.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.84x = 373,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,442.22/700.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.85

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