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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.96, 967.36 and 386.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.96, 967.36 and 386.26 is: 533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.96 : 967.36 = 386.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.96/967.36 = 386.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.96x = 967.36 × 386.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.96x = 373,652.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,652.47/700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.06

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