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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.89, 971.37 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.89, 971.37 and 389.16 is: 537.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.89 : 971.37 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.89/971.37 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.89x = 971.37 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.89x = 378,018.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,018.35/703.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.04

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