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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.37, 985.85 and 403.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.37, 985.85 and 403.81 is: 557.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.37 : 985.85 = 403.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.37/985.85 = 403.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.37x = 985.85 × 403.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.37x = 398,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,096.09/714.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.27

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