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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.18, 974.51 and 391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.18, 974.51 and 391.33 is: 540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.18 : 974.51 = 391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.18/974.51 = 391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.18x = 974.51 × 391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.18x = 381,355.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,355.00/706.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.03

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