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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.27, 992.53 and 400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.27, 992.53 and 400.25 is: 552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.27 : 992.53 = 400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.27/992.53 = 400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.27x = 992.53 × 400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.27x = 397,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,260.13/719.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.31

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