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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 972.01 and 389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 972.01 and 389.62 is: 537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 972.01 = 389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/972.01 = 389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 972.01 × 389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 378,711.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,711.13/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.67

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