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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.41, 727.14 and 427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.41, 727.14 and 427.20 is: 590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.41 : 727.14 = 427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.41/727.14 = 427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.41x = 727.14 × 427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.41x = 310,634.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,634.21/526.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.10

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