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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.67, 727.85 and 403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.67, 727.85 and 403.07 is: 555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.67 : 727.85 = 403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.67/727.85 = 403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.67x = 727.85 × 403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.67x = 293,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,371.87/527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.98

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