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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.08, 977.10 and 393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.08, 977.10 and 393.32 is: 542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.08 : 977.10 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.08/977.10 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.08x = 977.10 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.08x = 384,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,308.09/708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.75

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