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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.90, 968.62 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.90, 968.62 and 387.20 is: 534.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.90 : 968.62 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.90/968.62 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.90x = 968.62 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.90x = 375,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,042.88/701.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.33

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