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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.27, 971.90 and 389.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.27, 971.90 and 389.55 is: 537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.27 : 971.90 = 389.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.27/971.90 = 389.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.27x = 971.90 × 389.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.27x = 378,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,604.62/704.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.59

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