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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.22, 967.68 and 398.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.22, 967.68 and 398.37 is: 549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.22 : 967.68 = 398.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.22/967.68 = 398.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.22x = 967.68 × 398.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.22x = 385,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,494.68/701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.75

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