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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.73, 973.90 and 391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.73, 973.90 and 391 is: 539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.73 : 973.90 = 391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.73/973.90 = 391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.73x = 973.90 × 391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.73x = 380,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,794.90/705.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.58

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