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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.47, 970.82 and 388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.47, 970.82 and 388.76 is: 536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.47 : 970.82 = 388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.47/970.82 = 388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.47x = 970.82 × 388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.47x = 377,409.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,409.19/703.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.50

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