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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.32, 991.39 and 403.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.32, 991.39 and 403.71 is: 557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.32 : 991.39 = 403.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.32/991.39 = 403.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.32x = 991.39 × 403.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.32x = 400,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,234.06/718.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.18

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