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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.24, 992.53 and 404.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.24, 992.53 and 404.53 is: 558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.24 : 992.53 = 404.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.24/992.53 = 404.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.24x = 992.53 × 404.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.24x = 401,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,508.16/719.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.24

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