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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.01, 996.38 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.01, 996.38 and 390.44 is: 538.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.01 : 996.38 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.01/996.38 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.01x = 996.38 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.01x = 389,026.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,026.89/722.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.81

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