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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.97, 999.08 and 392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.97, 999.08 and 392.40 is: 541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.97 : 999.08 = 392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.97/999.08 = 392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.97x = 999.08 × 392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.97x = 392,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,041.22/723.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.51

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