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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.51, 972.23 and 394.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.51, 972.23 and 394.01 is: 543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.51 : 972.23 = 394.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.51/972.23 = 394.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.51x = 972.23 × 394.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.51x = 383,066.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,066.37/704.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.73

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