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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.11, 973.04 and 390.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.11, 973.04 and 390.37 is: 538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.11 : 973.04 = 390.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.11/973.04 = 390.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.11x = 973.04 × 390.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.11x = 379,844.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,844.17/705.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.70

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