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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.63, 973.73 and 390.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.63, 973.73 and 390.89 is: 539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.63 : 973.73 = 390.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.63/973.73 = 390.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.63x = 973.73 × 390.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.63x = 380,619.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,619.86/705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.41

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