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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.99, 982.53 and 397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.99, 982.53 and 397.25 is: 548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.99 : 982.53 = 397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.99/982.53 = 397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.99x = 982.53 × 397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.99x = 390,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,314.34/711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.20

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