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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.54, 728.46 and 404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.54, 728.46 and 404.42 is: 558.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.54 : 728.46 = 404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.54/728.46 = 404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.54x = 728.46 × 404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.54x = 294,600.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,600.15/527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.45

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