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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527, 727.56 and 372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527, 727.56 and 372.08 is: 513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527 : 727.56 = 372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527/727.56 = 372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527x = 727.56 × 372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527x = 270,710.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,710.52/527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.68

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