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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.20, 970.41 and 388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.20, 970.41 and 388.46 is: 536.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.20 : 970.41 = 388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.20/970.41 = 388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.20x = 970.41 × 388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.20x = 376,960.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,960.62/703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.06

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