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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.33, 727.00 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.33, 727.00 and 394.74 is: 544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.33 : 727.00 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.33/727.00 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.33x = 727.00 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.33x = 286,974.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,974.01/527.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.21

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