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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.23, 967.67 and 386.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.23, 967.67 and 386.49 is: 533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.23 : 967.67 = 386.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.23/967.67 = 386.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.23x = 967.67 × 386.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.23x = 373,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,991.76/701.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.34

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