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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.25, 973.25 and 394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.25, 973.25 and 394.75 is: 544.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.25 : 973.25 = 394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.25/973.25 = 394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.25x = 973.25 × 394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.25x = 384,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,190.44/705.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.76

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