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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.16, 970.28 and 388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.16, 970.28 and 388.40 is: 535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.16 : 970.28 = 388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.16/970.28 = 388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.16x = 970.28 × 388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.16x = 376,857.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,857.24/703.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.95

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