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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.25, 974.72 and 395.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.25, 974.72 and 395.81 is: 546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.25 : 974.72 = 395.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.25/974.72 = 395.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.25x = 974.72 × 395.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.25x = 385,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,803.92/706.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.27

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