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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.42, 967.97 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.42, 967.97 and 386.70 is: 533.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.42 : 967.97 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.42/967.97 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.42x = 967.97 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.42x = 374,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,312.22/701.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.65

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