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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.88, 975.49 and 396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.88, 975.49 and 396.38 is: 547.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.88 : 975.49 = 396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.88/975.49 = 396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.88x = 975.49 × 396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.88x = 386,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,664.73/706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.00

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