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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.45, 973.50 and 390.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.45, 973.50 and 390.74 is: 539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.45 : 973.50 = 390.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.45/973.50 = 390.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.45x = 973.50 × 390.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.45x = 380,380.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,380.52/705.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.20

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