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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.52, 991.44 and 403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.52, 991.44 and 403.76 is: 557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.52 : 991.44 = 403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.52/991.44 = 403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.52x = 991.44 × 403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.52x = 400,306.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,306.29/718.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.13

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