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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.07, 972.99 and 394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.07, 972.99 and 394.57 is: 544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.07 : 972.99 = 394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.07/972.99 = 394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.07x = 972.99 × 394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.07x = 383,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,912.66/705.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.50

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