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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.36, 967.87 and 386.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.36, 967.87 and 386.61 is: 533.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.36 : 967.87 = 386.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.36/967.87 = 386.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.36x = 967.87 × 386.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.36x = 374,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,188.70/701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.52

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