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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.51, 969.39 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.51, 969.39 and 392.01 is: 540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.51 : 969.39 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.51/969.39 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.51x = 969.39 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.51x = 380,010.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,010.57/702.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.93

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