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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.06, 727.42 and 380.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.06, 727.42 and 380.18 is: 524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.06 : 727.42 = 380.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.06/727.42 = 380.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.06x = 727.42 × 380.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.06x = 276,550.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,550.54/527.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.70

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