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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.15, 728.10 and 387.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.15, 728.10 and 387.07 is: 534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.15 : 728.10 = 387.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.15/728.10 = 387.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.15x = 728.10 × 387.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.15x = 281,825.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,825.67/527.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.62

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