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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.41, 977.66 and 393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.41, 977.66 and 393.75 is: 543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.41 : 977.66 = 393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.41/977.66 = 393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.41x = 977.66 × 393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.41x = 384,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,953.63/708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.41

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