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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.01, 727.52 and 387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.01, 727.52 and 387.14 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.01 : 727.52 = 387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.01/727.52 = 387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.01x = 727.52 × 387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.01x = 281,646.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,646.52/527.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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