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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.25, 970.49 and 392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.25, 970.49 and 392.75 is: 542.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.25 : 970.49 = 392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.25/970.49 = 392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.25x = 970.49 × 392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.25x = 381,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,157.98/703.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.00

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