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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.14, 971.71 and 389.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.14, 971.71 and 389.42 is: 537.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.14 : 971.71 = 389.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.14/971.71 = 389.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.14x = 971.71 × 389.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.14x = 378,398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,398.73/704.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.39

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