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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 728.19 and 395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 728.19 and 395.73 is: 546.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 728.19 = 395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/728.19 = 395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 728.19 × 395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 288,166.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,166.63/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.86

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