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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 968.04 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 968.04 and 390.96 is: 539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 968.04 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/968.04 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 968.04 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 378,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,464.92/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.58

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