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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.02, 985.30 and 399.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.02, 985.30 and 399.27 is: 550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.02 : 985.30 = 399.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.02/985.30 = 399.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.02x = 985.30 × 399.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.02x = 393,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,400.66/714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.97

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