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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 972.64 and 390.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 972.64 and 390.11 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 972.64 = 390.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/972.64 = 390.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 972.64 × 390.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 379,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,430.75/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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