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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 968.34 and 386.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 968.34 and 386.93 is: 533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 968.34 = 386.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/968.34 = 386.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 968.34 × 386.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 374,677.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,677.54/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.98

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