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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.83, 972.72 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.83, 972.72 and 390.13 is: 538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.83 : 972.72 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.83/972.72 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.83x = 972.72 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.83x = 379,487.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,487.25/704.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.41

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