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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.48, 972.16 and 389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.48, 972.16 and 389.76 is: 537.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.48 : 972.16 = 389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.48/972.16 = 389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.48x = 972.16 × 389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.48x = 378,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,909.57/704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.86

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