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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.48, 972.10 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.48, 972.10 and 389.68 is: 537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.48 : 972.10 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.48/972.10 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.48x = 972.10 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.48x = 378,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,805.98/704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.71

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