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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 725.76 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 725.76 and 501.12 is: 690.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 725.76 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/725.76 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 725.76 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 363,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,692.85/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.07

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