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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.52, 970.84 and 393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.52, 970.84 and 393.04 is: 542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.52 : 970.84 = 393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.52/970.84 = 393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.52x = 970.84 × 393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.52x = 381,578.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,578.95/703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.39

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