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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.28, 976.10 and 396.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.28, 976.10 and 396.78 is: 547.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.28 : 976.10 = 396.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.28/976.10 = 396.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.28x = 976.10 × 396.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.28x = 387,294.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,294.97/707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.58

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