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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.02, 970.15 and 388.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.02, 970.15 and 388.29 is: 535.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.02 : 970.15 = 388.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.02/970.15 = 388.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.02x = 970.15 × 388.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.02x = 376,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,699.54/703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.83

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