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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.95, 970.02 and 388.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.95, 970.02 and 388.19 is: 535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.95 : 970.02 = 388.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.95/970.02 = 388.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.95x = 970.02 × 388.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.95x = 376,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,554.49/702.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.68

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