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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.09, 985.38 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.09, 985.38 and 399.33 is: 551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.09 : 985.38 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.09/985.38 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.09x = 985.38 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.09x = 393,491.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,491.80/714.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.04

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