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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.33, 971.96 and 389.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.33, 971.96 and 389.59 is: 537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.33 : 971.96 = 389.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.33/971.96 = 389.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.33x = 971.96 × 389.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.33x = 378,662.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,662.49/704.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.62

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