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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.70, 969.73 and 387.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.70, 969.73 and 387.97 is: 535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.70 : 969.73 = 387.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.70/969.73 = 387.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.70x = 969.73 × 387.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.70x = 376,226.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,226.15/702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.40

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