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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.31, 967.80 and 386.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.31, 967.80 and 386.54 is: 533.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.31 : 967.80 = 386.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.31/967.80 = 386.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.31x = 967.80 × 386.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.31x = 374,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,093.41/701.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.42

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