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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.31, 970.52 and 392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.31, 970.52 and 392.75 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.31 : 970.52 = 392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.31/970.52 = 392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.31x = 970.52 × 392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.31x = 381,169.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,169.77/703.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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