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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.24, 998.06 and 391.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.24, 998.06 and 391.66 is: 540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.24 : 998.06 = 391.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.24/998.06 = 391.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.24x = 998.06 × 391.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.24x = 390,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,900.18/723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.48

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