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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.24, 969.10 and 387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.24, 969.10 and 387.52 is: 534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.24 : 969.10 = 387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.24/969.10 = 387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.24x = 969.10 × 387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.24x = 375,545.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,545.63/702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.78

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