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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 977.09 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 977.09 and 397.50 is: 548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 977.09 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/977.09 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 977.09 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 388,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,391.29/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.58

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