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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.49, 968.04 and 386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.49, 968.04 and 386.76 is: 533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.49 : 968.04 = 386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.49/968.04 = 386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.49x = 968.04 × 386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.49x = 374,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,399.15/701.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.72

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