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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.96, 967.32 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.96, 967.32 and 386.22 is: 532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.96 : 967.32 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.96/967.32 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.96x = 967.32 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.96x = 373,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,598.33/700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.98

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