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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.78, 974.01 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.78, 974.01 and 395.22 is: 545.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.78 : 974.01 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.78/974.01 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.78x = 974.01 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.78x = 384,948.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,948.23/705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.42

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