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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.21, 973.17 and 390.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.21, 973.17 and 390.46 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.21 : 973.17 = 390.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.21/973.17 = 390.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.21x = 973.17 × 390.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.21x = 379,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,983.96/705.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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