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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.94, 968.68 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.94, 968.68 and 391.44 is: 540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.94 : 968.68 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.94/968.68 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.94x = 968.68 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.94x = 379,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,178.14/701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.19

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