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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 969.62 and 387.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 969.62 and 387.88 is: 535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 969.62 = 387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/969.62 = 387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 969.62 × 387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 376,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,096.21/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.29

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