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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.15, 792.81 and 527.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.15, 792.81 and 527.48 is: 727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.15 : 792.81 = 527.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.15/792.81 = 527.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.15x = 792.81 × 527.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.15x = 418,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,190.25/575.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.10

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