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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.01, 971.53 and 389.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.01, 971.53 and 389.29 is: 537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.01 : 971.53 = 389.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.01/971.53 = 389.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.01x = 971.53 × 389.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.01x = 378,205.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,205.33/704.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.22

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