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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.60, 972.32 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.60, 972.32 and 389.88 is: 538.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.60 : 972.32 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.60/972.32 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.60x = 972.32 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.60x = 379,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,086.17/704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.02

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