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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.43, 995.60 and 402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.43, 995.60 and 402.41 is: 555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.43 : 995.60 = 402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.43/995.60 = 402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.43x = 995.60 × 402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.43x = 400,637.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,637.38/721.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.34

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