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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.29, 977.45 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.29, 977.45 and 393.54 is: 543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.29 : 977.45 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.29/977.45 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.29x = 977.45 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.29x = 384,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,666.66/708.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.10

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