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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.07, 973.07 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.07, 973.07 and 390.36 is: 538.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.07 : 973.07 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.07/973.07 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.07x = 973.07 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.07x = 379,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,840.79/705.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.73

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