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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.32, 980.21 and 395.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.32, 980.21 and 395.56 is: 545.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.32 : 980.21 = 395.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.32/980.21 = 395.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.32x = 980.21 × 395.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.32x = 387,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,730.41/710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.85

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