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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.03, 971.62 and 389.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.03, 971.62 and 389.36 is: 537.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.03 : 971.62 = 389.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.03/971.62 = 389.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.03x = 971.62 × 389.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.03x = 378,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,311.42/704.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.36

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