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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.03, 970.22 and 392.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.03, 970.22 and 392.47 is: 541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.03 : 970.22 = 392.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.03/970.22 = 392.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.03x = 970.22 × 392.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.03x = 380,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,782.24/703.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.63

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