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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.26, 967.69 and 386.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.26, 967.69 and 386.46 is: 533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.26 : 967.69 = 386.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.26/967.69 = 386.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.26x = 967.69 × 386.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.26x = 373,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,973.96/701.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.29

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