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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.31, 976.09 and 388.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.31, 976.09 and 388.27 is: 535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.31 : 976.09 = 388.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.31/976.09 = 388.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.31x = 976.09 × 388.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.31x = 378,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,988.27/707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.82

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