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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 970.22 and 388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 970.22 and 388.28 is: 535.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 970.22 = 388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/970.22 = 388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 970.22 × 388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 376,717.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,717.02/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.81

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