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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.21, 969.03 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.21, 969.03 and 387.48 is: 534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.21 : 969.03 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.21/969.03 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.21x = 969.03 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.21x = 375,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,479.74/702.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.71

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