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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.13, 988.22 and 401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.13, 988.22 and 401.38 is: 553.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.13 : 988.22 = 401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.13/988.22 = 401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.13x = 988.22 × 401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.13x = 396,650.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,650.28/716.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.88

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