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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.46, 972.18 and 389.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.46, 972.18 and 389.73 is: 537.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.46 : 972.18 = 389.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.46/972.18 = 389.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.46x = 972.18 × 389.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.46x = 378,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,885.76/704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.84

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