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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.10, 727.68 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.10, 727.68 and 352.74 is: 486.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.10 : 727.68 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.10/727.68 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.10x = 727.68 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.10x = 256,681.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,681.84/527.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.97

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