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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.13, 970.31 and 392.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.13, 970.31 and 392.63 is: 541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.13 : 970.31 = 392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.13/970.31 = 392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.13x = 970.31 × 392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.13x = 380,968.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,968.95/703.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.82

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