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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701, 967.38 and 390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701, 967.38 and 390.52 is: 538.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701 : 967.38 = 390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701/967.38 = 390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701x = 967.38 × 390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701x = 377,781.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,781.24/701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.92

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