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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.68, 973.88 and 395.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.68, 973.88 and 395.18 is: 545.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.68 : 973.88 = 395.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.68/973.88 = 395.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.68x = 973.88 × 395.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.68x = 384,857.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,857.90/705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.37

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