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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 967.80 and 390.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 967.80 and 390.78 is: 539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 967.80 = 390.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/967.80 = 390.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 967.80 × 390.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 378,196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,196.88/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.30

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