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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.26, 969.14 and 387.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.26, 969.14 and 387.53 is: 534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.26 : 969.14 = 387.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.26/969.14 = 387.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.26x = 969.14 × 387.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.26x = 375,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,570.82/702.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.80

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