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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.39, 967.93 and 386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.39, 967.93 and 386.66 is: 533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.39 : 967.93 = 386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.39/967.93 = 386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.39x = 967.93 × 386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.39x = 374,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,257.88/701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.59

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