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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.31, 726.66 and 379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.31, 726.66 and 379.67 is: 523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.31 : 726.66 = 379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.31/726.66 = 379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.31x = 726.66 × 379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.31x = 275,887.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,887.37/527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.20

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