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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.27, 998.11 and 391.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.27, 998.11 and 391.69 is: 540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.27 : 998.11 = 391.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.27/998.11 = 391.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.27x = 998.11 × 391.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.27x = 390,955.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,955.35/723.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.54

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