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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.28, 995.37 and 389.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.28, 995.37 and 389.71 is: 537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.28 : 995.37 = 389.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.28/995.37 = 389.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.28x = 995.37 × 389.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.28x = 387,903.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,903.15/721.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.80

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