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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.38, 976.18 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.38, 976.18 and 396.88 is: 547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.38 : 976.18 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.38/976.18 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.38x = 976.18 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.38x = 387,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,426.32/707.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.69

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