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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.96, 967.44 and 390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.96, 967.44 and 390.56 is: 539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.96 : 967.44 = 390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.96/967.44 = 390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.96x = 967.44 × 390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.96x = 377,843.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,843.37/700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.04

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