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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.92, 974.16 and 395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.92, 974.16 and 395.42 is: 545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.92 : 974.16 = 395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.92/974.16 = 395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.92x = 974.16 × 395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.92x = 385,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,202.35/705.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.67

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