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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.09, 727.55 and 361.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.09, 727.55 and 361.85 is: 499.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.09 : 727.55 = 361.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.09/727.55 = 361.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.09x = 727.55 × 361.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.09x = 263,261.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,261.23/527.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.47

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