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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.27, 977.39 and 393.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.27, 977.39 and 393.55 is: 543.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.27 : 977.39 = 393.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.27/977.39 = 393.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.27x = 977.39 × 393.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.27x = 384,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,652.31/708.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.09

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