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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.71, 968.32 and 386.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.71, 968.32 and 386.97 is: 534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.71 : 968.32 = 386.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.71/968.32 = 386.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.71x = 968.32 × 386.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.71x = 374,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,710.79/701.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.00

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