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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.15, 727.03 and 395.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.15, 727.03 and 395.93 is: 546.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.15 : 727.03 = 395.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.15/727.03 = 395.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.15x = 727.03 × 395.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.15x = 287,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,852.99/527.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.06

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