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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.19, 999.37 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.19, 999.37 and 409.44 is: 565.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.19 : 999.37 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.19/999.37 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.19x = 999.37 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.19x = 409,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,183.18/724.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.02

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