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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.53, 1,004.02 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.53, 1,004.02 and 395.96 is: 546.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.53 : 1,004.02 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.53/1,004.02 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.53x = 1,004.02 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.53x = 397,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,555.33/727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.44

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