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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.14, 970.32 and 392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.14, 970.32 and 392.64 is: 541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.14 : 970.32 = 392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.14/970.32 = 392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.14x = 970.32 × 392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.14x = 380,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,986.44/703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.84

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