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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.06, 974.31 and 395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.06, 974.31 and 395.50 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.06 : 974.31 = 395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.06/974.31 = 395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.06x = 974.31 × 395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.06x = 385,339.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,339.61/706.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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