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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.84, 968.49 and 387.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.84, 968.49 and 387.11 is: 534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.84 : 968.49 = 387.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.84/968.49 = 387.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.84x = 968.49 × 387.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.84x = 374,912.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,912.13/701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.18

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