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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.16, 970.34 and 388.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.16, 970.34 and 388.41 is: 535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.16 : 970.34 = 388.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.16/970.34 = 388.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.16x = 970.34 × 388.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.16x = 376,889.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,889.76/703.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.99

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