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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.36, 976.08 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.36, 976.08 and 396.88 is: 547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.36 : 976.08 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.36/976.08 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.36x = 976.08 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.36x = 387,386.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,386.63/707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.65

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