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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.91, 969.96 and 388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.91, 969.96 and 388.12 is: 535.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.91 : 969.96 = 388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.91/969.96 = 388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.91x = 969.96 × 388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.91x = 376,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,460.88/702.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.57

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