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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.00, 968.75 and 387.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.00, 968.75 and 387.25 is: 534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.00 : 968.75 = 387.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.00/968.75 = 387.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.00x = 968.75 × 387.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.00x = 375,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,146.50/702.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.40

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