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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.27, 973.28 and 390.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.27, 973.28 and 390.55 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.27 : 973.28 = 390.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.27/973.28 = 390.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.27x = 973.28 × 390.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.27x = 380,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,114.50/705.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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