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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.35, 980.24 and 395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.35, 980.24 and 395.58 is: 545.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.35 : 980.24 = 395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.35/980.24 = 395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.35x = 980.24 × 395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.35x = 387,761.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,761.36/710.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.88

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