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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.50, 969.45 and 387.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.50, 969.45 and 387.77 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.50 : 969.45 = 387.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.50/969.45 = 387.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.50x = 969.45 × 387.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.50x = 375,923.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,923.63/702.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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