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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.93, 970.08 and 392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.93, 970.08 and 392.43 is: 541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.93 : 970.08 = 392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.93/970.08 = 392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.93x = 970.08 × 392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.93x = 380,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,688.49/702.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.57

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