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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.87, 971.33 and 389.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.87, 971.33 and 389.15 is: 537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.87 : 971.33 = 389.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.87/971.33 = 389.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.87x = 971.33 × 389.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.87x = 377,994.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,994.76/703.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.02

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