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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.08, 981.25 and 396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.08, 981.25 and 396.33 is: 546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.08 : 981.25 = 396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.08/981.25 = 396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.08x = 981.25 × 396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.08x = 388,899.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,899.95/711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.92

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