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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.24, 980.12 and 395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.24, 980.12 and 395.50 is: 545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.24 : 980.12 = 395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.24/980.12 = 395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.24x = 980.12 × 395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.24x = 387,637.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,637.46/710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.78

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