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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.33, 976.10 and 392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.33, 976.10 and 392.59 is: 541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.33 : 976.10 = 392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.33/976.10 = 392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.33x = 976.10 × 392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.33x = 383,204.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,204.53/707.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.76

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