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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.40, 969.36 and 391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.40, 969.36 and 391.84 is: 540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.40 : 969.36 = 391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.40/969.36 = 391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.40x = 969.36 × 391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.40x = 379,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,834.02/702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.77

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