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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.41, 972 and 389.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.41, 972 and 389.65 is: 537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.41 : 972 = 389.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.41/972 = 389.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.41x = 972 × 389.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.41x = 378,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,739.80/704.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.67

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