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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.78, 972.55 and 390.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.78, 972.55 and 390.03 is: 538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.78 : 972.55 = 390.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.78/972.55 = 390.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.78x = 972.55 × 390.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.78x = 379,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,324.65/704.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.22

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