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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 724.96 and 492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 724.96 and 492.48 is: 677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 724.96 = 492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/724.96 = 492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 724.96 × 492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 357,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,028.30/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.42

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