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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.53, 980.53 and 395.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.53, 980.53 and 395.81 is: 546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.53 : 980.53 = 395.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.53/980.53 = 395.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.53x = 980.53 × 395.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.53x = 388,100.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,100.14/710.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.21

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