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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 729.11 and 403.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 729.11 and 403.59 is: 557.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 729.11 = 403.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/729.11 = 403.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 729.11 × 403.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 294,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,259.49/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.37

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