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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.10, 727.34 and 361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.10, 727.34 and 361.45 is: 498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.10 : 727.34 = 361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.10/727.34 = 361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.10x = 727.34 × 361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.10x = 262,897.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,897.04/527.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.76

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