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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.22, 973.20 and 394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.22, 973.20 and 394.72 is: 544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.22 : 973.20 = 394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.22/973.20 = 394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.22x = 973.20 × 394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.22x = 384,141.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,141.27/705.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.71

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