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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.93, 967.32 and 390.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.93, 967.32 and 390.43 is: 538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.93 : 967.32 = 390.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.93/967.32 = 390.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.93x = 967.32 × 390.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.93x = 377,670.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,670.75/700.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.81

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