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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.01, 971.52 and 393.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.01, 971.52 and 393.51 is: 543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.01 : 971.52 = 393.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.01/971.52 = 393.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.01x = 971.52 × 393.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.01x = 382,301.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,301.39/704.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.04

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