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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.96, 970.12 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.96, 970.12 and 388.26 is: 535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.96 : 970.12 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.96/970.12 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.96x = 970.12 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.96x = 376,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,658.79/702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.82

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