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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.42, 967.92 and 386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.42, 967.92 and 386.66 is: 533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.42 : 967.92 = 386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.42/967.92 = 386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.42x = 967.92 × 386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.42x = 374,255.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,255.95/701.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.57

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