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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.63, 970.99 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.63, 970.99 and 384.60 is: 530.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.63 : 970.99 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.63/970.99 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.63x = 970.99 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.63x = 373,442.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,442.75/703.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.74

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