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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.36, 977.50 and 393.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.36, 977.50 and 393.64 is: 543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.36 : 977.50 = 393.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.36/977.50 = 393.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.36x = 977.50 × 393.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.36x = 384,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,783.10/708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.20

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