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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.08, 972.98 and 390.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.08, 972.98 and 390.38 is: 538.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.08 : 972.98 = 390.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.08/972.98 = 390.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.08x = 972.98 × 390.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.08x = 379,831.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,831.93/705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.71

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