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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.39, 973.39 and 390.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.39, 973.39 and 390.57 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.39 : 973.39 = 390.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.39/973.39 = 390.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.39x = 973.39 × 390.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.39x = 380,176.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,176.93/705.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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