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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.57, 970.90 and 384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.57, 970.90 and 384.52 is: 530.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.57 : 970.90 = 384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.57/970.90 = 384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.57x = 970.90 × 384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.57x = 373,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,330.47/703.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.63

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