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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 727.80 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 727.80 and 395.82 is: 546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 727.80 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/727.80 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 727.80 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 288,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,077.80/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.60

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