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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 729 and 396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 729 and 396.69 is: 547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 729 = 396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/729 = 396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 729 × 396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 289,187.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,187.01/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.80

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