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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.08, 971.56 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.08, 971.56 and 389.32 is: 537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.08 : 971.56 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.08/971.56 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.08x = 971.56 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.08x = 378,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,247.74/704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.22

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