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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.40, 969.42 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.40, 969.42 and 391.96 is: 540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.40 : 969.42 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.40/969.42 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.40x = 969.42 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.40x = 379,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,973.86/702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.97

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