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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.41, 969.32 and 387.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.41, 969.32 and 387.69 is: 535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.41 : 969.32 = 387.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.41/969.32 = 387.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.41x = 969.32 × 387.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.41x = 375,788.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,788.89/702.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.00

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