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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.41, 976.28 and 392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.41, 976.28 and 392.75 is: 542.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.41 : 976.28 = 392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.41/976.28 = 392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.41x = 976.28 × 392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.41x = 383,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,427.12/707.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.02

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