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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.02, 967.32 and 390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.02, 967.32 and 390.52 is: 538.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.02 : 967.32 = 390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.02/967.32 = 390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.02x = 967.32 × 390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.02x = 377,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,757.81/701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.87

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