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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.26, 988.40 and 401.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.26, 988.40 and 401.50 is: 554.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.26 : 988.40 = 401.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.26/988.40 = 401.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.26x = 988.40 × 401.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.26x = 396,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,842.60/716.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.05

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