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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.67, 973.80 and 395.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.67, 973.80 and 395.17 is: 545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.67 : 973.80 = 395.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.67/973.80 = 395.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.67x = 973.80 × 395.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.67x = 384,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,814.11/705.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.32

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