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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.62, 971.02 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.62, 971.02 and 393.12 is: 542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.62 : 971.02 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.62/971.02 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.62x = 971.02 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.62x = 381,727.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,727.38/703.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.52

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