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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.52, 990.12 and 398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.52, 990.12 and 398.50 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.52 : 990.12 = 398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.52/990.12 = 398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.52x = 990.12 × 398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.52x = 394,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,562.82/717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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