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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.04, 728.64 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.04, 728.64 and 504.24 is: 697.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.04 : 728.64 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.04/728.64 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.04x = 728.64 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.04x = 367,409.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,409.43/527.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.12

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