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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.42, 726.46 and 401.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.42, 726.46 and 401.87 is: 553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.42 : 726.46 = 401.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.42/726.46 = 401.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.42x = 726.46 × 401.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.42x = 291,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,942.48/527.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.53

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