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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.10, 967.50 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.10, 967.50 and 386.37 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.10 : 967.50 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.10/967.50 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.10x = 967.50 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.10x = 373,806.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,806.21/701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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