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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.37, 967.89 and 386.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.37, 967.89 and 386.63 is: 533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.37 : 967.89 = 386.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.37/967.89 = 386.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.37x = 967.89 × 386.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.37x = 374,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,208.54/701.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.54

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