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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.52, 973.57 and 390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.52, 973.57 and 390.70 is: 539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.52 : 973.57 = 390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.52/973.57 = 390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.52x = 973.57 × 390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.52x = 380,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,366.98/705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.13

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