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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.37, 991.33 and 403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.37, 991.33 and 403.63 is: 557.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.37 : 991.33 = 403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.37/991.33 = 403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.37x = 991.33 × 403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.37x = 400,130.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,130.53/718.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.00

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