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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.24, 985.62 and 399.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.24, 985.62 and 399.50 is: 551.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.24 : 985.62 = 399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.24/985.62 = 399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.24x = 985.62 × 399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.24x = 393,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,750.26/714.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.29

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