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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 973.89 and 395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 973.89 and 395.34 is: 545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 973.89 = 395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/973.89 = 395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 973.89 × 395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 385,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,017.67/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.47

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