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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.90, 972.72 and 394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.90, 972.72 and 394.42 is: 544.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.90 : 972.72 = 394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.90/972.72 = 394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.90x = 972.72 × 394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.90x = 383,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,660.22/704.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.28

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