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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.18, 970.38 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.18, 970.38 and 388.44 is: 536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.18 : 970.38 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.18/970.38 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.18x = 970.38 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.18x = 376,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,934.41/703.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.04

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