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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.36, 981.67 and 396.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.36, 981.67 and 396.65 is: 547.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.36 : 981.67 = 396.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.36/981.67 = 396.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.36x = 981.67 × 396.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.36x = 389,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,380.87/711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.38

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