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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.24, 967.74 and 390.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.24, 967.74 and 390.74 is: 539.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.24 : 967.74 = 390.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.24/967.74 = 390.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.24x = 967.74 × 390.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.24x = 378,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,134.73/701.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.24

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