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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.74, 968.47 and 387.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.74, 968.47 and 387.07 is: 534.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.74 : 968.47 = 387.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.74/968.47 = 387.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.74x = 968.47 × 387.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.74x = 374,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,865.68/701.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.19

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