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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.40, 727.38 and 396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.40, 727.38 and 396.72 is: 547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.40 : 727.38 = 396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.40/727.38 = 396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.40x = 727.38 × 396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.40x = 288,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,566.19/527.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.15

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