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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.94, 999.04 and 392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.94, 999.04 and 392.36 is: 541.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.94 : 999.04 = 392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.94/999.04 = 392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.94x = 999.04 × 392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.94x = 391,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,983.33/723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.46

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