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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.08, 970.23 and 388.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.08, 970.23 and 388.35 is: 535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.08 : 970.23 = 388.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.08/970.23 = 388.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.08x = 970.23 × 388.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.08x = 376,788.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,788.82/703.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.91

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