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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.06, 970.30 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.06, 970.30 and 392.56 is: 541.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.06 : 970.30 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.06/970.30 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.06x = 970.30 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.06x = 380,900.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,900.97/703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.78

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