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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.09, 973.00 and 390.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.09, 973.00 and 390.37 is: 538.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.09 : 973.00 = 390.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.09/973.00 = 390.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.09x = 973.00 × 390.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.09x = 379,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,826.60/705.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.69

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