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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.42, 972.06 and 389.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.42, 972.06 and 389.66 is: 537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.42 : 972.06 = 389.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.42/972.06 = 389.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.42x = 972.06 × 389.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.42x = 378,768.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,768.04/704.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.71

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