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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.65, 973.82 and 390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.65, 973.82 and 390.93 is: 539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.65 : 973.82 = 390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.65/973.82 = 390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.65x = 973.82 × 390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.65x = 380,695.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,695.45/705.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.50

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