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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.54, 973.66 and 390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.54, 973.66 and 390.80 is: 539.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.54 : 973.66 = 390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.54/973.66 = 390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.54x = 973.66 × 390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.54x = 380,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,506.33/705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.31

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