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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.17, 997.98 and 391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.17, 997.98 and 391.60 is: 540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.17 : 997.98 = 391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.17/997.98 = 391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.17x = 997.98 × 391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.17x = 390,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,803.00/723.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.40

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