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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.66, 973.82 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.66, 973.82 and 390.96 is: 539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.66 : 973.82 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.66/973.82 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.66x = 973.82 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.66x = 380,724.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,724.67/705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.53

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