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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.04, 999.18 and 392.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.04, 999.18 and 392.47 is: 541.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.04 : 999.18 = 392.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.04/999.18 = 392.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.04x = 999.18 × 392.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.04x = 392,148.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,148.17/724.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.61

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