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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.15, 970.34 and 388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.15, 970.34 and 388.40 is: 536.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.15 : 970.34 = 388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.15/970.34 = 388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.15x = 970.34 × 388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.15x = 376,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,884.18/703.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.00

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