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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.38, 977.56 and 397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.38, 977.56 and 397.88 is: 549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.38 : 977.56 = 397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.38/977.56 = 397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.38x = 977.56 × 397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.38x = 388,951.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,951.57/708.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.07

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