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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.36, 969.24 and 395.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.36, 969.24 and 395.38 is: 545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.36 : 969.24 = 395.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.36/969.24 = 395.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.36x = 969.24 × 395.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.36x = 383,218.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,218.11/702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.61

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