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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.41, 969.24 and 387.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.41, 969.24 and 387.65 is: 534.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.41 : 969.24 = 387.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.41/969.24 = 387.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.41x = 969.24 × 387.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.41x = 375,729.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,729.76/702.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.92

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