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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.71, 982.16 and 397.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.71, 982.16 and 397.00 is: 547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.71 : 982.16 = 397.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.71/982.16 = 397.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.71x = 982.16 × 397.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.71x = 389,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,920.48/711.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.87

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