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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.32, 977.48 and 393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.32, 977.48 and 393.58 is: 543.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.32 : 977.48 = 393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.32/977.48 = 393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.32x = 977.48 × 393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.32x = 384,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,716.58/708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.14

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