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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.29, 985.71 and 395.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.29, 985.71 and 395.25 is: 545.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.29 : 985.71 = 395.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.29/985.71 = 395.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.29x = 985.71 × 395.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.29x = 389,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,599.90/714.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.44

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