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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.23, 969.05 and 387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.23, 969.05 and 387.50 is: 534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.23 : 969.05 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.23/969.05 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.23x = 969.05 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.23x = 375,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,506.88/702.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.73

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