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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.16, 985.51 and 399.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.16, 985.51 and 399.42 is: 551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.16 : 985.51 = 399.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.16/985.51 = 399.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.16x = 985.51 × 399.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.16x = 393,631.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,631.41/714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.18

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