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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.96, 970.08 and 392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.96, 970.08 and 392.48 is: 541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.96 : 970.08 = 392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.96/970.08 = 392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.96x = 970.08 × 392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.96x = 380,737.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,737.00/702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.62

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