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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.06, 970.21 and 384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.06, 970.21 and 384.02 is: 529.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.06 : 970.21 = 384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.06/970.21 = 384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.06x = 970.21 × 384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.06x = 372,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,582.72/703.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.94

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