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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702, 968.81 and 387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702, 968.81 and 387.27 is: 534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 968.81 = 387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/968.81 = 387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 968.81 × 387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 375,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,189.11/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.46

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