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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.88, 969.88 and 392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.88, 969.88 and 392.40 is: 541.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.88 : 969.88 = 392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.88/969.88 = 392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.88x = 969.88 × 392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.88x = 380,580.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,580.91/702.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.46

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