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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.15, 727.99 and 362.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.15, 727.99 and 362.09 is: 500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.15 : 727.99 = 362.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.15/727.99 = 362.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.15x = 727.99 × 362.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.15x = 263,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,597.90/527.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.04

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