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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.52, 991.57 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.52, 991.57 and 403.84 is: 557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.52 : 991.57 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.52/991.57 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.52x = 991.57 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.52x = 400,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,436.65/718.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.31

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