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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.29, 998.15 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.29, 998.15 and 391.72 is: 540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.29 : 998.15 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.29/998.15 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.29x = 998.15 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.29x = 390,993.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,993.36/723.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.58

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