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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.36, 967.88 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.36, 967.88 and 386.64 is: 533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.36 : 967.88 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.36/967.88 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.36x = 967.88 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.36x = 374,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,218.94/701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.56

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