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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 976.38 and 397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 976.38 and 397.02 is: 547.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 976.38 = 397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/976.38 = 397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 976.38 × 397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 387,642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,642.39/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.89

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