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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.47, 973.51 and 390.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.47, 973.51 and 390.73 is: 539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.47 : 973.51 = 390.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.47/973.51 = 390.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.47x = 973.51 × 390.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.47x = 380,379.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,379.86/705.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.19

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