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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.02, 971.46 and 393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.02, 971.46 and 393.52 is: 543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.02 : 971.46 = 393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.02/971.46 = 393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.02x = 971.46 × 393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.02x = 382,288.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,288.94/704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.01

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