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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.96, 977.00 and 388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.96, 977.00 and 388.95 is: 536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.96 : 977.00 = 388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.96/977.00 = 388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.96x = 977.00 × 388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.96x = 380,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,002.21/707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.76

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