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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.00, 968.77 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.00, 968.77 and 387.28 is: 534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.00 : 968.77 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.00/968.77 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.00x = 968.77 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.00x = 375,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,185.25/702.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.46

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