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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.81, 971.28 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.81, 971.28 and 384.80 is: 531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.81 : 971.28 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.81/971.28 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.81x = 971.28 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.81x = 373,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,746.62/703.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.03

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