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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701, 967.36 and 386.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701, 967.36 and 386.27 is: 533.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701 : 967.36 = 386.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701/967.36 = 386.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701x = 967.36 × 386.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701x = 373,657.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,657.31/701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.03

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