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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.64, 970.98 and 388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.64, 970.98 and 388.94 is: 536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.64 : 970.98 = 388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.64/970.98 = 388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.64x = 970.98 × 388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.64x = 377,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,652.96/703.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.71

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