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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.38, 967.97 and 390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.38, 967.97 and 390.88 is: 539.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.38 : 967.97 = 390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.38/967.97 = 390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.38x = 967.97 × 390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.38x = 378,360.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,360.11/701.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.45

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