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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.45, 977.68 and 393.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.45, 977.68 and 393.73 is: 543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.45 : 977.68 = 393.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.45/977.68 = 393.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.45x = 977.68 × 393.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.45x = 384,941.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,941.95/708.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.36

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