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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.77, 968.40 and 387.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.77, 968.40 and 387.01 is: 534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.77 : 968.40 = 387.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.77/968.40 = 387.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.77x = 968.40 × 387.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.77x = 374,780.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,780.48/701.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.05

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