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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.51, 973.60 and 390.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.51, 973.60 and 390.79 is: 539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.51 : 973.60 = 390.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.51/973.60 = 390.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.51x = 973.60 × 390.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.51x = 380,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,473.14/705.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.29

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