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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 727.32 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 727.32 and 439.56 is: 606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 727.32 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/727.32 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 727.32 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 319,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,700.78/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.60

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