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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.18, 969.12 and 391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.18, 969.12 and 391.68 is: 540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.18 : 969.12 = 391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.18/969.12 = 391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.18x = 969.12 × 391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.18x = 379,584.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,584.92/702.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.58

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