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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.21, 991.18 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.21, 991.18 and 403.50 is: 556.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.21 : 991.18 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.21/991.18 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.21x = 991.18 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.21x = 399,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,941.13/718.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.86

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