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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.25, 726.96 and 438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.25, 726.96 and 438.86 is: 605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.25 : 726.96 = 438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.25/726.96 = 438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.25x = 726.96 × 438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.25x = 319,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,033.67/527.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.09

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