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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.29, 978.82 and 390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.29, 978.82 and 390.27 is: 538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.29 : 978.82 = 390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.29/978.82 = 390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.29x = 978.82 × 390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.29x = 382,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,004.08/709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.57

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