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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.68, 972.51 and 390.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.68, 972.51 and 390.01 is: 538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.68 : 972.51 = 390.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.68/972.51 = 390.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.68x = 972.51 × 390.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.68x = 379,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,288.63/704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.24

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