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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.16, 967.47 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.16, 967.47 and 390.66 is: 539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.16 : 967.47 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.16/967.47 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.16x = 967.47 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.16x = 377,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,951.83/701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.04

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