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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.04, 971.54 and 393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.04, 971.54 and 393.48 is: 542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.04 : 971.54 = 393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.04/971.54 = 393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.04x = 971.54 × 393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.04x = 382,281.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,281.56/704.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.98

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