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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.94, 972.78 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.94, 972.78 and 390.24 is: 538.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.94 : 972.78 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.94/972.78 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.94x = 972.78 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.94x = 379,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,617.67/704.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.51

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