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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.20, 788.88 and 494.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.20, 788.88 and 494.40 is: 739.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.20 : 788.88 = 494.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.20/788.88 = 494.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.20x = 788.88 × 494.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.20x = 390,022.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,022.27/527.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.80

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