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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.71, 971.17 and 389.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.71, 971.17 and 389.03 is: 536.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.71 : 971.17 = 389.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.71/971.17 = 389.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.71x = 971.17 × 389.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.71x = 377,808.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,808.44/703.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.88

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