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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.37, 977.44 and 397.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.37, 977.44 and 397.81 is: 548.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.37 : 977.44 = 397.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.37/977.44 = 397.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.37x = 977.44 × 397.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.37x = 388,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,835.41/708.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.92

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