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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.20, 969 and 387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.20, 969 and 387.44 is: 534.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.20 : 969 = 387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.20/969 = 387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.20x = 969 × 387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.20x = 375,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,424.52/702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.64

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