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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.46, 973.56 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.46, 973.56 and 390.72 is: 539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.46 : 973.56 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.46/973.56 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.46x = 973.56 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.46x = 380,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,389.85/705.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.21

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