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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.02, 979.75 and 395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.02, 979.75 and 395.24 is: 545.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.02 : 979.75 = 395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.02/979.75 = 395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.02x = 979.75 × 395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.02x = 387,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,231.49/710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.38

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