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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.34, 970.66 and 388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.34, 970.66 and 388.63 is: 536.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.34 : 970.66 = 388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.34/970.66 = 388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.34x = 970.66 × 388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.34x = 377,224.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,224.20/703.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.34

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