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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.14, 968.90 and 387.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.14, 968.90 and 387.41 is: 534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.14 : 968.90 = 387.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.14/968.90 = 387.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.14x = 968.90 × 387.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.14x = 375,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,363.73/702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.60

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