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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.41, 970.65 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.41, 970.65 and 388.62 is: 536.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.41 : 970.65 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.41/970.65 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.41x = 970.65 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.41x = 377,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,214.00/703.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.26

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