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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.15, 971.73 and 389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.15, 971.73 and 389.40 is: 537.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.15 : 971.73 = 389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.15/971.73 = 389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.15x = 971.73 × 389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.15x = 378,386.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,386.80/704.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.37

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