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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.72, 728.51 and 403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.72, 728.51 and 403.90 is: 557.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.72 : 728.51 = 403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.72/728.51 = 403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.72x = 728.51 × 403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.72x = 294,239.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,239.53/527.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.57

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