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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.09, 967.55 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.09, 967.55 and 402.36 is: 555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.09 : 967.55 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.09/967.55 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.09x = 967.55 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.09x = 389,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,297.78/701.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.28

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