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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.03, 972.93 and 390.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.03, 972.93 and 390.29 is: 538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.03 : 972.93 = 390.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.03/972.93 = 390.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.03x = 972.93 × 390.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.03x = 379,725.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,725.83/705.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.60

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