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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.13, 971.69 and 385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.13, 971.69 and 385.10 is: 531.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.13 : 971.69 = 385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.13/971.69 = 385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.13x = 971.69 × 385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.13x = 374,191.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,191.04/704.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.42

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