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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 972.10 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 972.10 and 389.70 is: 537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 972.10 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/972.10 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 972.10 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 378,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,827.37/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.80

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