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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.14, 985.41 and 399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.14, 985.41 and 399.36 is: 551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.14 : 985.41 = 399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.14/985.41 = 399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.14x = 985.41 × 399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.14x = 393,531.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,531.34/714.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.06

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