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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.31, 969.13 and 391.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.31, 969.13 and 391.75 is: 540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.31 : 969.13 = 391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.31/969.13 = 391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.31x = 969.13 × 391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.31x = 379,656.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,656.68/702.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.58

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