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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.41, 972.08 and 393.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.41, 972.08 and 393.91 is: 543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.41 : 972.08 = 393.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.41/972.08 = 393.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.41x = 972.08 × 393.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.41x = 382,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,912.03/704.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.59

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