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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.27, 970.58 and 388.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.27, 970.58 and 388.61 is: 536.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.27 : 970.58 = 388.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.27/970.58 = 388.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.27x = 970.58 × 388.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.27x = 377,176.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,176.85/703.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.32

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