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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.10, 973.03 and 390.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.10, 973.03 and 390.39 is: 538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.10 : 973.03 = 390.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.10/973.03 = 390.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.10x = 973.03 × 390.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.10x = 379,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,861.66/705.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.74

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