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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.72, 973.92 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.72, 973.92 and 395.28 is: 545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.72 : 973.92 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.72/973.92 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.72x = 973.92 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.72x = 384,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,971.10/705.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.50

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