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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.43, 973.49 and 386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.43, 973.49 and 386.43 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.43 : 973.49 = 386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.43/973.49 = 386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.43x = 973.49 × 386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.43x = 376,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,185.74/705.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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