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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 725.92 and 444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 725.92 and 444.15 is: 611.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 725.92 = 444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/725.92 = 444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 725.92 × 444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 322,416.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,416.26/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.51

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