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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.39, 970.71 and 388.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.39, 970.71 and 388.69 is: 536.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.39 : 970.71 = 388.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.39/970.71 = 388.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.39x = 970.71 × 388.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.39x = 377,305.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,305.27/703.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.41

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