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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.06, 979.90 and 395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.06, 979.90 and 395.36 is: 545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.06 : 979.90 = 395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.06/979.90 = 395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.06x = 979.90 × 395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.06x = 387,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,413.26/710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.61

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