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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.44, 976.32 and 392.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.44, 976.32 and 392.77 is: 542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.44 : 976.32 = 392.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.44/976.32 = 392.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.44x = 976.32 × 392.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.44x = 383,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,469.21/707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.05

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