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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.36, 977.53 and 389.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.36, 977.53 and 389.33 is: 537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.36 : 977.53 = 389.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.36/977.53 = 389.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.36x = 977.53 × 389.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.36x = 380,581.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,581.75/708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.27

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