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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.06, 968.83 and 387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.06, 968.83 and 387.33 is: 534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.06 : 968.83 = 387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.06/968.83 = 387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.06x = 968.83 × 387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.06x = 375,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,252.08/702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.51

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