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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.14, 974.44 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.14, 974.44 and 391.38 is: 540.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.14 : 974.44 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.14/974.44 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.14x = 974.44 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.14x = 381,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,371.46/706.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.08

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