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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.59, 973.69 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.59, 973.69 and 390.84 is: 539.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.59 : 973.69 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.59/973.69 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.59x = 973.69 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.59x = 380,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,555.05/705.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.35

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