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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.74, 972.51 and 389.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.74, 972.51 and 389.99 is: 538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.74 : 972.51 = 389.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.74/972.51 = 389.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.74x = 972.51 × 389.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.74x = 379,269.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,269.17/704.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.17

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