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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.38, 973.37 and 390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.38, 973.37 and 390.64 is: 539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.38 : 973.37 = 390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.38/973.37 = 390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.38x = 973.37 × 390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.38x = 380,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,232.87/705.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.04

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