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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.64, 973.80 and 395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.64, 973.80 and 395.14 is: 545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.64 : 973.80 = 395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.64/973.80 = 395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.64x = 973.80 × 395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.64x = 384,787.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,787.33/705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.30

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