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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.25, 967.75 and 390.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.25, 967.75 and 390.77 is: 539.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.25 : 967.75 = 390.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.25/967.75 = 390.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.25x = 967.75 × 390.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.25x = 378,165.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,165.71/701.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.27

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