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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.50, 973.59 and 395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.50, 973.59 and 395.10 is: 545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.50 : 973.59 = 395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.50/973.59 = 395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.50x = 973.59 × 395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.50x = 384,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,665.41/705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.24

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