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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.03, 975.76 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.03, 975.76 and 392.37 is: 541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.03 : 975.76 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.03/975.76 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.03x = 975.76 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.03x = 382,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,858.95/707.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.50

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