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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.37, 982.83 and 397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.37, 982.83 and 397.58 is: 548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.37 : 982.83 = 397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.37/982.83 = 397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.37x = 982.83 × 397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.37x = 390,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,752.09/712.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.53

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