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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.70, 727.85 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.70, 727.85 and 395.48 is: 546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.70 : 727.85 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.70/727.85 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.70x = 727.85 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.70x = 287,848.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,848.14/526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.51

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