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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.61, 970.99 and 388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.61, 970.99 and 388.89 is: 536.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.61 : 970.99 = 388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.61/970.99 = 388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.61x = 970.99 × 388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.61x = 377,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,609.35/703.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.68

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