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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.98, 970.11 and 388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.98, 970.11 and 388.25 is: 535.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.98 : 970.11 = 388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.98/970.11 = 388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.98x = 970.11 × 388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.98x = 376,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,640.36/702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.77

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