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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.83, 969.91 and 388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.83, 969.91 and 388.11 is: 535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.83 : 969.91 = 388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.83/969.91 = 388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.83x = 969.91 × 388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.83x = 376,431.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,431.77/702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.59

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