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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.89, 970.02 and 392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.89, 970.02 and 392.39 is: 541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.89 : 970.02 = 392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.89/970.02 = 392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.89x = 970.02 × 392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.89x = 380,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,626.15/702.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.52

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