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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 727.79 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 727.79 and 503.64 is: 693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 727.79 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/727.79 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 727.79 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 366,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,541.64/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.93

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