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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.50, 976.40 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.50, 976.40 and 397 is: 547.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.50 : 976.40 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.50/976.40 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.50x = 976.40 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.50x = 387,630.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,630.80/707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.89

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