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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.56, 968.15 and 386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.56, 968.15 and 386.84 is: 533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.56 : 968.15 = 386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.56/968.15 = 386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.56x = 968.15 × 386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.56x = 374,515.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,515.76/701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.83

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