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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.13, 999.38 and 409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.13, 999.38 and 409.40 is: 565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.13 : 999.38 = 409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.13/999.38 = 409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.13x = 999.38 × 409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.13x = 409,139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,139.13/724.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.01

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