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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.85, 969.95 and 388.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.85, 969.95 and 388.14 is: 535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.85 : 969.95 = 388.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.85/969.95 = 388.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.85x = 969.95 × 388.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.85x = 376,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,477.36/702.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.65

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