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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.76, 973.84 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.76, 973.84 and 395.20 is: 545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.76 : 973.84 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.76/973.84 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.76x = 973.84 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.76x = 384,861.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,861.57/705.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.32

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