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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.44, 967.96 and 386.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.44, 967.96 and 386.71 is: 533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.44 : 967.96 = 386.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.44/967.96 = 386.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.44x = 967.96 × 386.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.44x = 374,313.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,313.04/701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.64

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