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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.99, 977.02 and 393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.99, 977.02 and 393.24 is: 542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.99 : 977.02 = 393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.99/977.02 = 393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.99x = 977.02 × 393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.99x = 384,206.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,206.03/707.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.68

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