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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.95, 967.38 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.95, 967.38 and 386.28 is: 533.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.95 : 967.38 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.95/967.38 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.95x = 967.38 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.95x = 373,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,679.55/700.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.10

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