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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.50, 972.29 and 389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.50, 972.29 and 389.80 is: 537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.50 : 972.29 = 389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.50/972.29 = 389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.50x = 972.29 × 389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.50x = 378,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,998.64/704.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.97

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