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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.23, 967.66 and 386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.23, 967.66 and 386.50 is: 533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.23 : 967.66 = 386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.23/967.66 = 386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.23x = 967.66 × 386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.23x = 374,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,001.69/701.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.35

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