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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.10, 970.17 and 388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.10, 970.17 and 388.34 is: 535.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.10 : 970.17 = 388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.10/970.17 = 388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.10x = 970.17 × 388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.10x = 376,755.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,755.82/703.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.85

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