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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.23, 727.25 and 328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.23, 727.25 and 328.13 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.23 : 727.25 = 328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.23/727.25 = 328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.23x = 727.25 × 328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.23x = 238,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,632.54/527.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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