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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 971.96 and 389.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 971.96 and 389.63 is: 537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 971.96 = 389.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/971.96 = 389.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 971.96 × 389.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 378,697.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,697.97/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.65

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