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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 967.90 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 967.90 and 386.64 is: 533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 967.90 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/967.90 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 967.90 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 374,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,228.86/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.55

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