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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.24, 981.36 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.24, 981.36 and 416.40 is: 574.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.24 : 981.36 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.24/981.36 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.24x = 981.36 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.24x = 408,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,638.30/711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.54

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