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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.80, 972.63 and 385.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.80, 972.63 and 385.77 is: 532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.80 : 972.63 = 385.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.80/972.63 = 385.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.80x = 972.63 × 385.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.80x = 375,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,211.48/704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.37

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