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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.06, 997.83 and 391.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.06, 997.83 and 391.49 is: 540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.06 : 997.83 = 391.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.06/997.83 = 391.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.06x = 997.83 × 391.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.06x = 390,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,639.22/723.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.26

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