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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 967.77 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 967.77 and 386.58 is: 533.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 967.77 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/967.77 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 967.77 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 374,120.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,120.53/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.48

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