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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.16, 727.56 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.16, 727.56 and 361.44 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.16 : 727.56 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.16/727.56 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.16x = 727.56 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.16x = 262,969.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,969.29/527.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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