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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.91, 967.26 and 386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.91, 967.26 and 386.18 is: 532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.91 : 967.26 = 386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.91/967.26 = 386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.91x = 967.26 × 386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.91x = 373,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,531.63/700.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.93

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