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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.14, 967.53 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.14, 967.53 and 390.66 is: 539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.14 : 967.53 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.14/967.53 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.14x = 967.53 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.14x = 377,975.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,975.27/701.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.09

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