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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.82, 968.57 and 387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.82, 968.57 and 387.13 is: 534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.82 : 968.57 = 387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.82/968.57 = 387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.82x = 968.57 × 387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.82x = 374,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,962.50/701.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.27

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