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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 967.40 and 390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 967.40 and 390.56 is: 538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 967.40 = 390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/967.40 = 390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 967.40 × 390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 377,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,827.74/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.95

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