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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.64, 968.26 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.64, 968.26 and 386.88 is: 533.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.64 : 968.26 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.64/968.26 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.64x = 968.26 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.64x = 374,600.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,600.43/701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.89

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