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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.49, 970.87 and 388.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.49, 970.87 and 388.78 is: 536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.49 : 970.87 = 388.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.49/970.87 = 388.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.49x = 970.87 × 388.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.49x = 377,457.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,457.63/703.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.55

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