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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.33, 727.75 and 439.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.33, 727.75 and 439.85 is: 607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.33 : 727.75 = 439.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.33/727.75 = 439.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.33x = 727.75 × 439.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.33x = 320,103.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,103.21/527.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.02

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