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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.79, 972.65 and 390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.79, 972.65 and 390.09 is: 538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.79 : 972.65 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.79/972.65 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.79x = 972.65 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.79x = 379,419.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,419.09/704.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.34

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