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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.07, 727.73 and 403.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.07, 727.73 and 403.39 is: 556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.07 : 727.73 = 403.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.07/727.73 = 403.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.07x = 727.73 × 403.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.07x = 293,559.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,559.00/527.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.96

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