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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.47, 972.23 and 389.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.47, 972.23 and 389.77 is: 537.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.47 : 972.23 = 389.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.47/972.23 = 389.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.47x = 972.23 × 389.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.47x = 378,946.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,946.09/704.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.92

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