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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.96, 967.28 and 386.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.96, 967.28 and 386.17 is: 532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.96 : 967.28 = 386.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.96/967.28 = 386.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.96x = 967.28 × 386.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.96x = 373,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,534.52/700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.89

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