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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.03, 727.04 and 409.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.03, 727.04 and 409.79 is: 565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.03 : 727.04 = 409.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.03/727.04 = 409.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.03x = 727.04 × 409.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.03x = 297,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,933.72/527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.31

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