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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.30, 970.55 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.30, 970.55 and 388.56 is: 536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.30 : 970.55 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.30/970.55 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.30x = 970.55 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.30x = 377,116.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,116.91/703.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.21

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