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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.61, 973.68 and 390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.61, 973.68 and 390.88 is: 539.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.61 : 973.68 = 390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.61/973.68 = 390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.61x = 973.68 × 390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.61x = 380,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,592.04/705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.38

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