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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.88, 969.93 and 383.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.88, 969.93 and 383.78 is: 529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.88 : 969.93 = 383.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.88/969.93 = 383.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.88x = 969.93 × 383.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.88x = 372,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,243.52/702.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.60

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