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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.22, 967.71 and 390.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.22, 967.71 and 390.78 is: 539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.22 : 967.71 = 390.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.22/967.71 = 390.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.22x = 967.71 × 390.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.22x = 378,161.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,161.71/701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.29

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