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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.29, 977.44 and 389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.29, 977.44 and 389.27 is: 537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.29 : 977.44 = 389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.29/977.44 = 389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.29x = 977.44 × 389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.29x = 380,485.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,485.87/708.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.19

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