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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.77, 969.88 and 388.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.77, 969.88 and 388.06 is: 535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.77 : 969.88 = 388.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.77/969.88 = 388.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.77x = 969.88 × 388.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.77x = 376,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,373.33/702.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.56

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