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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.28, 971.86 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.28, 971.86 and 393.72 is: 543.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.28 : 971.86 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.28/971.86 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.28x = 971.86 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.28x = 382,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,640.72/704.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.31

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