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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.86, 972.71 and 390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.86, 972.71 and 390.15 is: 538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.86 : 972.71 = 390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.86/972.71 = 390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.86x = 972.71 × 390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.86x = 379,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,503.78/704.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.41

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