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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.71, 971.01 and 388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.71, 971.01 and 388.94 is: 536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.71 : 971.01 = 388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.71/971.01 = 388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.71x = 971.01 × 388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.71x = 377,659.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,659.77/703.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.67

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