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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.03, 968.85 and 387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.03, 968.85 and 387.36 is: 534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.03 : 968.85 = 387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.03/968.85 = 387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.03x = 968.85 × 387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.03x = 375,293.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,293.74/702.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.58

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