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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.96, 727.38 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.96, 727.38 and 444.04 is: 612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.96 : 727.38 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.96/727.38 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.96x = 727.38 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.96x = 322,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,985.82/526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.92

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