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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 968.55 and 387.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 968.55 and 387.10 is: 534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 968.55 = 387.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/968.55 = 387.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 968.55 × 387.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 374,930.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,930.09/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.21

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