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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.01, 997.76 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.01, 997.76 and 391.44 is: 540.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.01 : 997.76 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.01/997.76 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.01x = 997.76 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.01x = 390,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,557.48/723.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.18

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