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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.97, 972.86 and 390.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.97, 972.86 and 390.24 is: 538.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.97 : 972.86 = 390.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.97/972.86 = 390.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.97x = 972.86 × 390.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.97x = 379,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,646.94/704.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.53

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