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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.05, 996.44 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.05, 996.44 and 390.48 is: 538.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.05 : 996.44 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.05/996.44 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.05x = 996.44 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.05x = 389,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,088.18/722.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.86

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