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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.27, 724.55 and 439.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.27, 724.55 and 439.79 is: 604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.27 : 724.55 = 439.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.27/724.55 = 439.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.27x = 724.55 × 439.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.27x = 318,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,644.02/527.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.33

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