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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.17, 970.29 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.17, 970.29 and 392.67 is: 541.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.17 : 970.29 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.17/970.29 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.17x = 970.29 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.17x = 381,003.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,003.77/703.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.84

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