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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.33, 974.75 and 387.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.33, 974.75 and 387.31 is: 534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.33 : 974.75 = 387.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.33/974.75 = 387.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.33x = 974.75 × 387.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.33x = 377,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,528.49/706.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.50

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