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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706, 974.32 and 395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706, 974.32 and 395.50 is: 545.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706 : 974.32 = 395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706/974.32 = 395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706x = 974.32 × 395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706x = 385,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,343.56/706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.81

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