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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.32, 970.53 and 388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.32, 970.53 and 388.53 is: 536.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.32 : 970.53 = 388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.32/970.53 = 388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.32x = 970.53 × 388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.32x = 377,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,080.02/703.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.14

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