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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.64, 969.59 and 387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.64, 969.59 and 387.92 is: 535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.64 : 969.59 = 387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.64/969.59 = 387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.64x = 969.59 × 387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.64x = 376,116.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,116.57/702.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.29

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