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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.06, 971.55 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.06, 971.55 and 393.50 is: 543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.06 : 971.55 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.06/971.55 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.06x = 971.55 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.06x = 382,304.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,304.93/704.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.00

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