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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.08, 729.12 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.08, 729.12 and 439.60 is: 608.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.08 : 729.12 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.08/729.12 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.08x = 729.12 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.08x = 320,521.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,521.15/527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.11

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