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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.61, 971.03 and 393.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.61, 971.03 and 393.11 is: 542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.61 : 971.03 = 393.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.61/971.03 = 393.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.61x = 971.03 × 393.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.61x = 381,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,721.60/703.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.52

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