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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.10, 973.01 and 390.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.10, 973.01 and 390.34 is: 538.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.10 : 973.01 = 390.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.10/973.01 = 390.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.10x = 973.01 × 390.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.10x = 379,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,804.72/705.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.65

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