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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.15, 997.92 and 408.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.15, 997.92 and 408.41 is: 563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.15 : 997.92 = 408.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.15/997.92 = 408.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.15x = 997.92 × 408.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.15x = 407,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,555.52/723.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.58

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