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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.21, 976 and 392.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.21, 976 and 392.51 is: 541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.21 : 976 = 392.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.21/976 = 392.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.21x = 976 × 392.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.21x = 383,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,084.88/707.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.68

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