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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.28, 970.52 and 388.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.28, 970.52 and 388.58 is: 536.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.28 : 970.52 = 388.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.28/970.52 = 388.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.28x = 970.52 × 388.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.28x = 377,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,120.78/703.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.23

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