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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.38, 973.40 and 390.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.38, 973.40 and 390.63 is: 539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.38 : 973.40 = 390.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.38/973.40 = 390.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.38x = 973.40 × 390.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.38x = 380,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,240.22/705.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.06

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