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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.72, 727.62 and 389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.72, 727.62 and 389.48 is: 537.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.72 : 727.62 = 389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.72/727.62 = 389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.72x = 727.62 × 389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.72x = 283,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,393.44/527.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.01

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