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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.93, 970.01 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.93, 970.01 and 388.18 is: 535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.93 : 970.01 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.93/970.01 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.93x = 970.01 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.93x = 376,541.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,541.88/702.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.68

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