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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.72, 909.39 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.72, 909.39 and 527.50 is: 728.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.72 : 909.39 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.72/909.39 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.72x = 909.39 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.72x = 479,703.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,703.23/658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.24

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