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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.01, 996.37 and 390.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.01, 996.37 and 390.43 is: 538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.01 : 996.37 = 390.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.01/996.37 = 390.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.01x = 996.37 × 390.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.01x = 389,016.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,016.91/722.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.80

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