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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.16, 727.32 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.16, 727.32 and 352.32 is: 486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.16 : 727.32 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.16/727.32 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.16x = 727.32 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.16x = 256,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,249.38/527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.09

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