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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.67, 969.67 and 387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.67, 969.67 and 387.92 is: 535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.67 : 969.67 = 387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.67/969.67 = 387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.67x = 969.67 × 387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.67x = 376,152.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,152.45/702.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.32

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