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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.06, 972.93 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.06, 972.93 and 394.50 is: 544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.06 : 972.93 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.06/972.93 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.06x = 972.93 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.06x = 383,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,820.89/705.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.38

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