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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.48, 968.08 and 386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.48, 968.08 and 386.76 is: 533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.48 : 968.08 = 386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.48/968.08 = 386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.48x = 968.08 × 386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.48x = 374,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,414.62/701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.75

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