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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.87, 967.23 and 386.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.87, 967.23 and 386.15 is: 532.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.87 : 967.23 = 386.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.87/967.23 = 386.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.87x = 967.23 × 386.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.87x = 373,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,495.86/700.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.90

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