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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.16, 977.20 and 397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.16, 977.20 and 397.68 is: 548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.16 : 977.20 = 397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.16/977.20 = 397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.16x = 977.20 × 397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.16x = 388,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,612.90/708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.76

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