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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.24, 998.46 and 502.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.24, 998.46 and 502.38 is: 693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.24 : 998.46 = 502.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.24/998.46 = 502.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.24x = 998.46 × 502.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.24x = 501,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,606.33/723.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.55

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