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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.16, 973.05 and 390.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.16, 973.05 and 390.37 is: 538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.16 : 973.05 = 390.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.16/973.05 = 390.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.16x = 973.05 × 390.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.16x = 379,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,847.46/705.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.67

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