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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.90, 970.07 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.90, 970.07 and 388.24 is: 535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.90 : 970.07 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.90/970.07 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.90x = 970.07 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.90x = 376,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,615.61/702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.80

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