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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.51, 976.35 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.51, 976.35 and 392.76 is: 542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.51 : 976.35 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.51/976.35 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.51x = 976.35 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.51x = 383,474.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,474.68/707.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.01

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