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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.96, 967.26 and 390.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.96, 967.26 and 390.46 is: 538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.96 : 967.26 = 390.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.96/967.26 = 390.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.96x = 967.26 × 390.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.96x = 377,676.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,676.34/700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.80

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