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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.88, 971.35 and 393.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.88, 971.35 and 393.38 is: 542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.88 : 971.35 = 393.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.88/971.35 = 393.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.88x = 971.35 × 393.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.88x = 382,103.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,103.82/703.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.86

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