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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.91, 727.62 and 395.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.91, 727.62 and 395.69 is: 546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.91 : 727.62 = 395.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.91/727.62 = 395.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.91x = 727.62 × 395.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.91x = 287,911.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,911.96/526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.42

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