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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.03, 975.72 and 392.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.03, 975.72 and 392.33 is: 541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.03 : 975.72 = 392.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.03/975.72 = 392.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.03x = 975.72 × 392.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.03x = 382,804.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,804.23/707.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.43

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