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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.24, 973.29 and 390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.24, 973.29 and 390.58 is: 539.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.24 : 973.29 = 390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.24/973.29 = 390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.24x = 973.29 × 390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.24x = 380,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,148.28/705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.03

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