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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.72, 969.74 and 388.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.72, 969.74 and 388.01 is: 535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.72 : 969.74 = 388.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.72/969.74 = 388.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.72x = 969.74 × 388.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.72x = 376,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,269.30/702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.45

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