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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704, 971.50 and 389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704, 971.50 and 389.27 is: 537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 971.50 = 389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/971.50 = 389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 971.50 × 389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 378,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,175.81/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.18

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