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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.37, 1,003.73 and 395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.37, 1,003.73 and 395.78 is: 546.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.37 : 1,003.73 = 395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.37/1,003.73 = 395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.37x = 1,003.73 × 395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.37x = 397,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,254.28/727.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.16

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