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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.84, 727.38 and 387.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.84, 727.38 and 387.11 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.84 : 727.38 = 387.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.84/727.38 = 387.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.84x = 727.38 × 387.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.84x = 281,577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,577.89/526.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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