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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.52, 973.60 and 395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.52, 973.60 and 395.04 is: 545.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.52 : 973.60 = 395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.52/973.60 = 395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.52x = 973.60 × 395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.52x = 384,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,610.94/705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.15

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