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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.48, 968.02 and 390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.48, 968.02 and 390.92 is: 539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.48 : 968.02 = 390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.48/968.02 = 390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.48x = 968.02 × 390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.48x = 378,418.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,418.38/701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.46

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