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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.02, 995.00 and 406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.02, 995.00 and 406.28 is: 560.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.02 : 995.00 = 406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.02/995.00 = 406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.02x = 995.00 × 406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.02x = 404,241.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,241.59/721.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.65

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