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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.10, 997.84 and 408.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.10, 997.84 and 408.36 is: 563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.10 : 997.84 = 408.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.10/997.84 = 408.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.10x = 997.84 × 408.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.10x = 407,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,477.94/723.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.52

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