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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.68, 972.43 and 389.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.68, 972.43 and 389.93 is: 538.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.68 : 972.43 = 389.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.68/972.43 = 389.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.68x = 972.43 × 389.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.68x = 379,179.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,179.63/704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.09

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