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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.11, 973 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.11, 973 and 390.36 is: 538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.11 : 973 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.11/973 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.11x = 973 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.11x = 379,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,820.28/705.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.67

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