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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.52, 969.51 and 387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.52, 969.51 and 387.80 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.52 : 969.51 = 387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.52/969.51 = 387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.52x = 969.51 × 387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.52x = 375,973.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,973.31/702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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