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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.13, 727.70 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.13, 727.70 and 370.10 is: 510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.13 : 727.70 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.13/727.70 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.13x = 727.70 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.13x = 269,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,321.74/527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.92

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