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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.22, 967.73 and 386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.22, 967.73 and 386.50 is: 533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.22 : 967.73 = 386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.22/967.73 = 386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.22x = 967.73 × 386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.22x = 374,027.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,027.65/701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.40

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