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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 727.86 and 394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 727.86 and 394.61 is: 544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 727.86 = 394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/727.86 = 394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 727.86 × 394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 287,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,220.64/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.38

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