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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.57, 969.50 and 387.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.57, 969.50 and 387.77 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.57 : 969.50 = 387.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.57/969.50 = 387.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.57x = 969.50 × 387.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.57x = 375,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,946.41/702.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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