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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.01, 977.00 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.01, 977.00 and 393.26 is: 542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.01 : 977.00 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.01/977.00 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.01x = 977.00 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.01x = 384,208.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,208.17/708.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.66

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