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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.29, 969.23 and 387.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.29, 969.23 and 387.63 is: 534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.29 : 969.23 = 387.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.29/969.23 = 387.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.29x = 969.23 × 387.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.29x = 375,703.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,703.59/702.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.97

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