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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 785.30 and 503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 785.30 and 503.55 is: 750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 785.30 = 503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/785.30 = 503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 785.30 × 503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 395,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,437.82/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.01

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