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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 727.24 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 727.24 and 352.56 is: 486.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 727.24 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/727.24 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 727.24 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 256,395.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,395.73/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.26

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