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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.52, 972.25 and 389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.52, 972.25 and 389.80 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.52 : 972.25 = 389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.52/972.25 = 389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.52x = 972.25 × 389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.52x = 378,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,982.08/704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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