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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.30, 727.05 and 504.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.30, 727.05 and 504.70 is: 697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.30 : 727.05 = 504.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.30/727.05 = 504.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.30x = 727.05 × 504.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.30x = 366,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,942.14/526.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.21

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