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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.32, 977.47 and 393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.32, 977.47 and 393.62 is: 543.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.32 : 977.47 = 393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.32/977.47 = 393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.32x = 977.47 × 393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.32x = 384,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,745.87/708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.18

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