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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 977.04 and 397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 977.04 and 397.52 is: 548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 977.04 = 397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/977.04 = 397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 977.04 × 397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 388,392.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,392.94/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.58

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