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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.68, 971 and 388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.68, 971 and 388.88 is: 536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.68 : 971 = 388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.68/971 = 388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.68x = 971 × 388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.68x = 377,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,602.48/703.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.61

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