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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.64, 727.84 and 395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.64, 727.84 and 395.60 is: 546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.64 : 727.84 = 395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.64/727.84 = 395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.64x = 727.84 × 395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.64x = 287,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,933.50/526.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.74

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