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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 967.62 and 386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 967.62 and 386.44 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 967.62 = 386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/967.62 = 386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 967.62 × 386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 373,926.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,926.11/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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