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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.95, 967.31 and 390.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.95, 967.31 and 390.45 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.95 : 967.31 = 390.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.95/967.31 = 390.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.95x = 967.31 × 390.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.95x = 377,686.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,686.19/700.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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