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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.47, 976.30 and 392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.47, 976.30 and 392.74 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.47 : 976.30 = 392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.47/976.30 = 392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.47x = 976.30 × 392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.47x = 383,427.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,427.18/707.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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