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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.02, 967.37 and 386.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.02, 967.37 and 386.23 is: 532.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.02 : 967.37 = 386.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.02/967.37 = 386.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.02x = 967.37 × 386.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.02x = 373,620.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,620.55/701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.97

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