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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.93, 974.18 and 386.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.93, 974.18 and 386.93 is: 533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.93 : 974.18 = 386.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.93/974.18 = 386.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.93x = 974.18 × 386.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.93x = 376,932.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,932.66/705.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.95

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