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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.19, 968.99 and 387.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.19, 968.99 and 387.46 is: 534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.19 : 968.99 = 387.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.19/968.99 = 387.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.19x = 968.99 × 387.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.19x = 375,440.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,440.02/702.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.67

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