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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 727.68 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 727.68 and 328.20 is: 452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 727.68 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/727.68 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 727.68 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 238,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,824.58/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.94

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